Describe what you collect in ordinary language, or search by country, date, Stanley Gibbons reference, description and classification. 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 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.
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Lot 18174
Sierra Leone U
Related lotRelated to Lot 18175 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
to 1938 decent little coll. on leaves, incl. 1859 6d perf 12½ and 6d reddish lilac, 1872-73 3d and 1s, 1896-97 4d and 1897 Postal Fiscal 2½d on 6d (both fresh mint), 1938-44 set to £1, etc., chiefly used. (70)
Philatelic terms
U — Used
SG — Stanley Gibbons
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
perf — Perforation
fiscal — Fiscal use
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.