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lots found UPA103
Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
Related-lot discovery: showing stronger factual matches to Lot 4822. Distinctive philatelic features are prioritised over generic similarities such as format, condition or date; results are ranked locally from the full current UPA catalogue.
UPA
Lot 4812
China - People's Republic U
Related lotRelated to Lot 4822 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
The Twelve Beauties of Jinling. 2y Baoyu and Daiyu reading, very fine used with gum, presumed CTO.
Philatelic terms
U — Used
A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation.
CTO — Cancelled to Order
A stamp cancelled by or for the postal authority without necessarily having performed normal postal service.
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
1981-82
SG
MS3158
SG value
£75.00
UPA
Lot 4817
China - People's Republic U
Related lotRelated to Lot 4822 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
Scenes from The Western Chamber. 2y pale stone and black in MS format, very fine used with gum, presumed CTO.
Philatelic terms
U — Used
A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation.
CTO — Cancelled to Order
A stamp cancelled by or for the postal authority without necessarily having performed normal postal service.
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
1983
SG
MS3241
SG value
£50.00
UPA
Lot 4805
China - People's Republic UM
Related lotRelated to Lot 4822 · Same country / area · Similar period
Fourth National Games. Set of 4v x 8f in block of 4 plus 2y MS (Games Emblem), all 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.
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
1979
SG
2875-MS2879
SG value
£54.00
UPA
Lot 4806
China - People's Republic UM
Related lotRelated to Lot 4822 · Same country / area · Similar period
Scenes from Pilgrimage to the West. Set of 8v to 70f, UM. Lower marginal with margins folded under.
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
1979
SG
2929-2936
SG value
£50.00
UPA
Lot 4807
China - People's Republic X
Related lotRelated to Lot 4822 · Same country / area · Similar period
Various presentation cards with sets of stamps cancelled on FDI for: 1979 Taiwan Views, 1980 Jian Zhen's Statue return, 1982 Fan Paintings, 1987 Folk Tales, 1987 Ancient Buildings, 1988 Asian Games, 1988 Mount Taishan Views, 1989 Outlaws of the Marsh, 1989 Chinese New Year - Year of the Snake. Estimate based on used stamp values.
Date
1979-89
UPA
Lot 4808
China - People's Republic UM
Related lotRelated to Lot 4822 · Same country / area · Similar period
Paintings of Qi Baishi. Set of 16v, 4f to 70f, 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
1980
SG
2939-2954
SG value
£80.00
UPA
Lot 4809
China - People's Republic UM
Related lotRelated to Lot 4822 · Same country / area · Similar period
Return of High Monk Jian Zhen's Statue. Set of 3v, 2 x 8f & 60f, 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
1980
SG
2981-2983
SG value
£27.00
UPA
Lot 4810
China - People's Republic UM
Related lotRelated to Lot 4822 · Same country / area · Similar period
Liu Yuan (Tarrying Garden), Suzhou. Set of 4v to 60f, 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
1980
SG
3017-3020
SG value
£55.00
UPA
Lot 4811
China - People's Republic C
Related lotRelated to Lot 4822 · Same country / area · Similar period
The Twelve Beauties of Jinling. 2y Baoyu and Daiyu reading, on unaddressed FDC in excellent condition.
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
1981-82
SG
MS3158
SG value
£75.00
UPA
Lot 4813
China - People's Republic UM
Related lotRelated to Lot 4822 · Same country / area · Similar period
Sculptures of Liao Dynasty. Set of 4v to 70f plus 2y MS, 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
1982
SG
3213-MS3217
SG value
£32.00
UPA
Lot 4814
China - People's Republic UM
Related lotRelated to Lot 4822 · Same country / area · Similar period
Scenes from The Western Chamber. Set of 4v to 80f, 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
1983
SG
3237-3240
SG value
£24.00
UPA
Lot 4815
China - People's Republic UM
Related lotRelated to Lot 4822 · Same country / area · Similar period
Terracotta Figures from Shi Huang's Tomb. Set of 4v to 70f plus 2y MS, 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
1983
SG
3256-MS3260
SG value
£57.00
UPA
Lot 4816
China - People's Republic UM
Related lotRelated to Lot 4822 · Same country / area · Similar period
Female Roles in Peking Opera. Set of 8v to 80f, 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
1983
SG
3261-3268
SG value
£36.00
UPA
Lot 4818
China - People's Republic UM
Related lotRelated to Lot 4822 · Same country / area · Similar period
Scenes from The Western Chamber. 2y pale stone and black in MS format, 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
1983
SG
MS3241
SG value
£75.00
Lot 4819
China - People's Republic BK
Related lotRelated to Lot 4822 · Same country / area · Similar period
Terracotta Figures from Shi Huang's Tomb. Complete booklet with 2 panes (pane 1 - 8f x 4, 10f x 3 & 70f, pane 2 - 2y soldier leading horse) in pristine condition.
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
1983
SG
SB18
SG value
£225.00
UPA
Lot 4820
China - People's Republic UM
Related lotRelated to Lot 4822 · Same country / area · Similar period
Tang Dynasty Painting Beauties wearing Flowers by Zhou Fang. Set of 3v to 7f plus 2y MS (complete scroll), 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
1984
SG
3300-MS3303
SG value
£94.00
UPA
Lot 4821
China - People's Republic UM
Related lotRelated to Lot 4822 · Same country / area · Similar period
Scenes from Peony Pavilion by Tang Xianzu. Set of 4v to 70f plus 2y MS, 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
1984
SG
3350-MS3354
SG value
£40.00
UPA
Lot 4823
China - People's Republic UM
Related lotRelated to Lot 4822 · Same country / area · Similar period
Mei Flowers. Set of 6v to 80f plus 2y MS, 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
1985
SG
3377-MS3383
SG value
£29.00
UPA
Lot 4824
China - People's Republic UM
Related lotRelated to Lot 4822 · Same country / area · Similar period
Dunhuang Cave Murals (1st series). Set of 4v to 4f plus 2y in MS format, 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
1987
SG
3494-MS3498
SG value
£54.00
UPA
Lot 4825
China - People's Republic UM
Related lotRelated to Lot 4822 · Same country / area · Similar period
Ancient Buildings. Set of 4v to 90f plus MS with same values, 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
1987
SG
3520-MS3524
SG value
£32.00
UPA
Lot 4826
China - People's Republic UM
Related lotRelated to Lot 4822 · Same country / area · Similar period
Literature - Outlaws of the Marsh (1st series). Set of 4v to 50f plus 2y MS, 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
1987
SG
3530+-MS3534
SG value
£56.00
UPA
Lot 4827
China - People's Republic CC
Related lotRelated to Lot 4822 · Same country / area · Similar period
A small collection of UM stamps from 1987 to 2023. Strength is mainly in the period 2017 to 2021, although even then there are relatively few sets included - most is 13 sets in 2018 and 2021. Consists of approx 72 sets, 257 stamps and 6 MS.
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
1987-2021
UPA
Lot 4828
China - People's Republic UM
Related lotRelated to Lot 4822 · Same country / area · Similar period
Literature. Romance of the Three Kingdoms. 3y in MS format, 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
1988
SG
MS3588
SG value
£39.00
UPA
Lot 4829
China - People's Republic UM
Related lotRelated to Lot 4822 · Same country / area · Similar period
Literature. Romance of the Three Kingdoms. 3y in MS format, 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.
Lot 4819