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Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
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UPA
Lot 12620
Japan UM
Related lotRelated to Lot 12619 · Same country / area · Overprint · Similar period
Nagoya Goldfish Communications mini sheet, together with Mishima overprinted Goldfish sheet m.m. Well presemted and annotated. No gum as issued.
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
1947-48
SG
MS 473,475
SG value
£131.00
Lot 12615
Japan MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 12619 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
50y Mask definitive fine u.m., 100y Plum Tree m.m. centred left m.m. Both perforated.
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
1946-7
SG
433b-434a
SG value
£200.00
UPA
Lot 12616
Japan MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 12619 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
2nd National Athletic Meeting se-tenant block of 4, fine mint.
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.
block — Block
A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1947
SG
460a
SG value
£55.00
UPA
Lot 12617
Japan MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 12619 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Tokyo Philatelic Exhibition mini sheet with 1 yen 20 sen Pagoda sheet of 15 m.m. Small missing corner fault top right u.m.
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
1947
SG
MS454
SG value
£200.00
Lot 12618
Japan MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 12619 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
75th Anniv of Japanese Railway Service. 4y blue in MS, mint with hinge trace.
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
1947
SG
MS459
SG value
£23.00
UPA
Lot 12621
Japan MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 12619 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Album page with Nagano Exhibition and Shikoku Exhibition mini sheets, no gum as issued . SG 508 and 513.
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
1947-48
SG
MS 508,513
SG value
£130.00
UPA
Lot 12622
Japan MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 12619 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Album page well presented with 1947 Kumamoto Communication Exhibition mini sheet and 1948 Red Cross sheet. Both fine, no gum as issued. Red Cross u.m.
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
1947-8
SG
MS 484,487
SG value
£141.00
UPA
Lot 12623
Japan MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 12619 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Philatelic Week 5 yen Beauty m.m.
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
1948
SG
514
SG value
£95.00
Lot 12630
Japan MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 12619 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
SG514 5 Yen Beauty looking back and SG 556 Flying Geese both m.m.
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
1948-49
SG
514,556
SG value
£235.00
UPA
Lot 12631
Japan MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 12619 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
20y green 'Tree Planting', P13 x 13½, VFM.
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
1948-52
SG
496
SG value
£50.00
UPA
Lot 12632
Japan MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 12619 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
30y violet-blue 'Postman', P13 x 13½, VFM.
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
1948-52
SG
497
SG value
£60.00
UPA
Lot 12634
Japan MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 12619 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Flying Geese 8 yen fine m.m.
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
1949
SG
556
SG value
£140.00
Lot 12639
Japan MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 12619 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
8y violet 'Moon & Brent Geese', P13½X13, very fine lightly hinged mint.
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
1949
SG
556
SG value
£140.00
UPA
Lot 12642
Japan MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 12619 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Portraits set, most are u.m. Key value SG 569 is m.m. (18)
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
1949-52
SG
557-74
SG value
£225.00
Lot 12643
Japan MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 12619 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Athletcs Meeting strip of 4 m.m. with hinge remains. Cat £200 as block of 4 but heavy m.m.
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.
block — Block
A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns.
strip — Strip
Three or more joined stamps in a single row or column.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1950
SG
589a
SG value
£200.00
UPA
Lot 12644
Japan MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 12619 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
24y blue (Phoenix Temple, Uji), MM, heavy h/r.
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
1950
SG
598
SG value
£44.00
Lot 12645
Japan MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 12619 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
24y blue (Phoenix Temple, Uji), very 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
1950
SG
598
SG value
£44.00
UPA
Lot 12648
Japan MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 12619 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Tourist set 'Nihon-Diara', P13½, fine mint (2)
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
SG
608/609
SG value
£150.00
Lot 3767
Burma MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 12619 · Overprint · Similar period · Same classification
3a dull violet block of 4 DOUBLE OVERPRINT variety. LMM
Philatelic terms
LMM — Lightly Mounted Mint
A mint stamp showing only light evidence of previous mounting or hinging.
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.
overprint — Overprint
Additional lettering, numbers or a design printed onto a stamp after its original printing, often to change its purpose, authority or status.
variety — Variety
A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation.
block — Block
A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1945
SG
43var
SG value
£125.00
UPA
Lot 5784
Egypt MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 12619 · Overprint · Similar period · Same classification
overprinted Postage set, VFM (19)
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
1952
SG
373/391
SG value
£85.00
Lot 7943
Germany - West Berlin MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 12619 · Overprint · Similar period · Same classification
Allied Occupation Issue with black 'Berlin' overprint. 2m violet, lightly MM with hinge trace. Centred E, missing perf at base.
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.
overprint — Overprint
Additional lettering, numbers or a design printed onto a stamp after its original printing, often to change its purpose, authority or status.
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.
Date
1948
SG
B18
SG value
£70.00
Lot 7944
Germany - West Berlin MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 12619 · Overprint · Similar period · Same classification
Definitive sets with both black and red overprints sets m.m. (cat £450 and £1700), without expertisation marks and therefore not guaranteed. Also the UPU set (SG B54-60) and Goethe set (SG B61-63). Total cat value £3550.
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
1948-49
SG
B20-34,54-63
SG value
£3,550.00
Lot 7973
Germany - West Berlin MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 12619 · Overprint · Similar period · Same classification
Berlin Buildings set fine l.h.m. plus later SG B118-120. Also 1949 provisional issue overprints, SG B64-67 m.m. Plus SG B42,43,47 and 49 with labels, from booklet panes. Cat value £1513 (32).
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.
provisional — Provisional issue
A stamp or issue adapted for temporary use, often by overprinting or surcharging existing stock.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1949-54
SG
B35-53
SG value
£1,513.00
UPA
Lot 11993
Indonesia MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 12619 · Overprint · Similar period · Same classification
An exceptional mint collection, in a hingeless DAVO (damaged slipcase), almost complete including early issues, mini sheets and back of the book. Mainly u.m. With 1949 overprints on Ned Indies (f.u.), 1949 Definitives set (mint but heavily hinged), 1950 RIS overprint set appears unmtd but on closer inspection appear to have been 'sweated' to remove h/r (these cat £1160 as UM), commems and mini sheets complete to 1968, then back of the book, with 1954 RIAU set u.m. (cat £1150 as UM). Some earlier sets appear sweated, both o/w a good original collection.
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.
overprint — Overprint
Additional lettering, numbers or a design printed onto a stamp after its original printing, often to change its purpose, authority or status.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Lot 12615
Lot 12618
Lot 12630
Lot 12639
Lot 12643
Lot 12645
Lot 3767
Lot 7943
Lot 7944
Lot 7973