Describe what you collect in ordinary language, or search by country, date, Stanley Gibbons reference, description and classification. A stamp or issue adapted for temporary use, often by overprinting or surcharging existing stock. A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture. A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations. Use of a stamp for revenue or tax purposes rather than normal postal use. A used stamp described as being in very fine condition. A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture. A used stamp described as being in fine condition, usually with an acceptable cancellation and overall appearance. A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. A mint stamp that has previously been mounted or hinged, normally with some hinge trace or disturbance to the gum. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations. A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture. A mint stamp that has previously been mounted or hinged, normally with some hinge trace or disturbance to the gum. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations. An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture. A used stamp described as being in fine condition, usually with an acceptable cancellation and overall appearance. A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations. An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture. A mint stamp that has previously been mounted or hinged, normally with some hinge trace or disturbance to the gum. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture. A mint stamp that has previously been mounted or hinged, normally with some hinge trace or disturbance to the gum. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations. An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture. A mint stamp that has previously been mounted or hinged, normally with some hinge trace or disturbance to the gum. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations. An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture. A used stamp described as being in fine condition, usually with an acceptable cancellation and overall appearance. A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation. An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture.
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Lot 18169
Seychelles C
Emergency Provisional Handstamp Franking. Due to virtually all values being exhausted due to a coup d'état, rubber handstamps were authorised for use for 8v, 10c, 20c, 40c, 65c, R1, R1.25, R1.50 & R2. Complete sets of 8v are very scarce. Here are 8 covers, cancelled 'Victoria / Seychelles / AU 23 / 77' and addressed to New Issue dealer Harry Allen. Original purchase price was £5.50 in 1977.
Philatelic terms
provisional — Provisional issue
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.