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UPA
Lot 5353
Czechoslovakia E
UNADOPTED IMPERF ESSAYS - Designed by RijaCek to commemorate the 10th Anniv of Republic, 10 Essays in green, blue, orange & red, all with blank value tablets. Lovely fresh condition (40 Essays)
Philatelic terms
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1928
UPA
Lot 5354
Czechoslovakia U
Unusual collection of 1930's stamps on piece, with coloured Commemorative cancels. With various locations and events, with special event cancels in red, green, blue, gold etc., some multicoloured. Duplication in places with many 1934-35. About 900 stamps/cancels on cut outs.
Philatelic terms
U — Used
A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1930s
Lot 5355
Czechoslovakia MH
Birth Centenary of Dr Trys. 2k & 3k (top 2v of 4), lightly MM.
Philatelic terms
MM — Mounted Mint
A mint stamp that has previously been mounted or hinged, normally with some hinge trace or disturbance to the gum.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1932
SG
322-323
SG value
£28.00
UPA
Lot 5356
Czechoslovakia MH
Czech National Anthem Souvenir sheets, Privately reprinted on thick carton paper without gum. (2)
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1934
SG
MS334a/334b
UPA
Lot 5357
Czechoslovakia CC
CARDS, COVERS & WRAPPERS COLLECTION on exhibition style pages. Inc on cover -Soldier sets (x3) & m/s (x4), shaking Hand sets (x2), Lion/shield to 6Kc, Heroes to 10Kc, Slovak Rising set (x4 inc FDC) & m/sheet on cover to New York amongst others. (40 items)
Date
1945
UPA
Lot 5358
Czechoslovakia PS
UNUSED POSTAL STATIONERY CARD COLLECTION in mounts on pages, with many complete sets inc 1947 Views set of 16, 1948 both Winter Games sets of 8, 1948 Sokol games sets of 16 & 8, 1949 PPC set of 32, 1950 Winter Games sets, 1950 PPC set of 32, 1950 Freedom Fighters set of 23 amongst others. Fine & fresh condition (180+ cards)
Date
1945-52
UPA
Lot 5359
Czechoslovakia CC
EXTENSIVE COLLECTION with a degree of specialization on sleeved pages in a box file. Mixed Mint, NHM & a sprinkling of used alongside an associated range of covers with miniature sheet specialized varieties, 'unfinished' Black Proofs x2, a wealth of commemorative issues of the period, many with se-tenant labels & more. (450+ stamps, 50+m/s, 2 proofs & 70 covers/cards)
Date
1946-49
UPA
Lot 5360
Czechoslovakia CC
FIRST DAY SHEETS COLLECTION in 4 dedicated large volumes. An extensive collection with each sheetlet bearing 'New Issues' tied by First Day cancellation (many with related fancy cancels), stamps catalogue nearly €2000, chiefly all different. (1000+ sheets)
Date
1949-92
UPA
Lot 5361
Czechoslovakia CC
An extensive collection of this decade, presented on neatly written up, typed exhibition style pages. Mint (inc NHM) & v.f.u. (often both) collection alongside associated miniature sheets, First Day Covers for most issues, on piece items inc Newspaper wrappers & a handful of commercial mail items. An impressive pile of sleeved pages in a medium sized box. (1800+ stamps, 20+ m/s or sheet, 250+ covers)
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1950-59
SG value
£1,600.00
UPA
Lot 5362
Czechoslovakia CC
SHEETLETS COLLECTION (Kleinbogen), Mint & used, inc 1951 Fucik used, 1954 Hiking used, 1957, Komensky mint & used (4 diff types), 1957 Lidice mint & used, 1959 Bird set of 7 used amongst others. (24 sheetlets)
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1951-59
SG value
£650.00
UPA
Lot 5363
Czechoslovakia CC
POSTAL STATIONERY CARDS & COVERS COLLECTION. A mostly unused collection of cards presented in mounts on pages, ALL DIFFERENT & plenty of complete sets.Fine condition (140+)
Date
1953-69
UPA
Lot 5364
Czechoslovakia CC
A powerful collection from this decade, presented on neatly written up, typed exhibition style pages. Mint (inc NHM) & v.f.u. (often both) collection alongside associated miniature sheets inc specialized ranges, First Day Covers for most issues plus a few commercial mail items. An impressive pile of sleeved pages in a medium sized box. (2000+ stamps, 60+ m/s or sheet, 275+ covers)
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1960-69
SG value
£1,750.00
UPA
Lot 5365
Czechoslovakia CC
COMPREHENSIVE MINT & NHM COLLECTION presented in a hingeless 'Lighthouse' dedicated album with no spaces left to fill inc 'Back of the Book' issues. Fine & fresh condition (725+ stamps & 20 m/s)
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1960-69
SG value
£1,000.00
UPA
Lot 5366
Czechoslovakia CC
COMPREHENSIVE FINE USED COLLECTION presented in a dedicated 'Schaubek' hingeless album, no spaces left to fill, an ocassional issue is fine mint, se-tenants as issued, fine & fresh condition. (1125+ stamps)
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1960-75
SG value
£870.00
Lot 5367
Czechoslovakia UM
Birds. Set of 6v to 1k.60, UM.
Philatelic terms
UM — Unmounted Mint
A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1964
SG
1446-1451
SG value
£22.00
UPA
Lot 5368
Czechoslovakia UM
Mountain Birds. Set of 6v to 2k, UM except 2k which is lightly MM.
Philatelic terms
UM — Unmounted Mint
A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged.
MM — Mounted Mint
A mint stamp that has previously been mounted or hinged, normally with some hinge trace or disturbance to the gum.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1965
SG
1519-1524
SG value
£29.00
UPA
Lot 5369
Czechoslovakia UM
Medicinal Plants. Set of 7v to 2k, UM.
Philatelic terms
UM — Unmounted Mint
A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1965
SG
1538-1544
SG value
£21.00
UPA
Lot 5370
Czechoslovakia CC
Balance collection hinged on Schaubek album pages, odd sets are UM and in mounts. Virtually complete from 1970 World Skiing Championships to 1975 Stamp Day and postage dues. Mix of mint and used in fine to very fine condition. Some sets have a mix of mint and used and some sets missing odd values. Cat value c£475, total of approx 400 stamps.
Philatelic terms
UM — Unmounted Mint
A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1970-75
UPA
Lot 5371
Czechoslovakia CC
An extensive collection presented on neatly typed exhibition style pages. Mint (mostly NHM) & v.f.u. (often both) collection alongside associated miniature sheets & sheetlets (40+ Kleinbogen) & inc specialized ranges, Plate flaws, varieties, imperf & perf variants, coil & se-tenant issues, First Day Covers for most issues inc some signed items. Fine & fresh condition. (1000+ stamps, 85+ m/s or sheetlet, 225+ covers)
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
perf — Perforation
The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations.
plate — Plate
A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1970-79
SG value
£1,300.00
UPA
Lot 5372
Czechoslovakia CC
COMPREHENSIVE MINT & NHM COLLECTION presented on hingeless 'Lighthouse' & 'Schaubek'dedicated album pages in a spring back binder with no spaces left to fill inc 'Back of the Book' issues. Fine & fresh condition (575+ stamps & 15+ m/s)
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1970-79
SG value
£700.00
UPA
Lot 5373
Czechoslovakia PS
POSTAL STATIONERY COVERS & CARDS. A used & unused assembly on pages & some loose, largely unsorted & somewhat untidy. (250+ covers/cards)
Date
1970-92
UPA
Lot 5374
Czechoslovakia CC
PHILATELIC EXHIBITIONS COLLECTION of stamps, miniature sheets, sheetlets & covers presented on sleeved display pages. Inc 'BRNO 74' complete sheets with labels, 1976 'Praga 78' Art sets mint & used, fdc, Kleinbogen set nhm, 1k40 imperf proof, 2Kc card signed by Engraver, Kleinbogen set used over 4 covers, 1978 'Praga 78' range of sets nhm, Blocks NHM & used, specialized types, Show Labels NHM & used on covers etc, Cuba m/s Exh Folder, Bolivia & Germany Exh issues & more. Interesting (60+ stamps, 30+ m/s or sheetlet, 38 covers & 1 proof)
Philatelic terms
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1970s
UPA
Lot 5375
Czechoslovakia CC
MINIATURE SHEETLET (KLEINBOGEN) SPECIMENS with security punched holes, NHM in mounts on sleeved exhibition type pages. ALL DIFFERENT & inc 1974 Art set, 1987 Art set & 1988 Art set amongst others. (37 sheetlets)
Date
1974-87
UPA
Lot 5376
Czechoslovakia UM
Specialised collection of 1980 issues with duplication of mini sheets, many with minor varieties. Including MS 2522 Intercosmos sheet (15) with perf, imperf and minor variations, Historic Bratislava on 2 cards, signed by engraver, 1980 Essen sheets including 1 signed and 1980 Art set in sheets of 4. Mainly u.m. Some f.u. 100's . Cat £550
Philatelic terms
UM — Unmounted Mint
A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
perf — Perforation
The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Lot 5355
Lot 5367