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. A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation. A design or pattern incorporated into stamp paper during manufacture and visible when the paper is examined appropriately. A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. 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. A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp. A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation. 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 joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns. A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation. 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 printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp. A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns. A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation. 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 printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp. A mint stamp showing only light evidence of previous mounting or hinging. 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. A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. 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. A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp. A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. 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. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. 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. A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. 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. A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. 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. A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns. A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. 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. A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. 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. 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. 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. A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns. A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. 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. A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation. 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. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation. 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. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation. 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 with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation. 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 joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns. A stamp that has not been postally used. Gum and mounting condition may be described separately. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation. 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. 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. 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 stamp that has not been postally used. Gum and mounting condition may be described separately. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation. 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 stamp that has not been postally used. Gum and mounting condition may be described separately. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation. 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 stamp that has not been postally used. Gum and mounting condition may be described separately. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation. 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.
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Wide 'A' 1st watermark Kangaroo 10s. handstamped 'Specimen' fine unused partial gum trace example centred S.W., few variable perfs, mild paper wrinkle not affecting appearance, the last stamp in the pane, bearing S.E. corner vertical outside edge of plate border impression to right-hand side, and at base (as viewed from front), fine colour, note 'kite' flying plate variety to left of 'Darwin' from Roo's head to 'U' of Australia. Early 'Specimen' stamps with varieties raise the roof in Australian auctions. Specialist piece. Rare. Unique
Philatelic terms
U — Used
SG — Stanley Gibbons
variety — Variety
watermark — Watermark
plate — Plate
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.