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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. 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. 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 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. 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 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 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. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. 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. 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 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 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. 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 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. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. Additional lettering, numbers or a design printed onto a stamp after its original printing, often to change its purpose, authority or status. 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 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 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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QV 1875 2½d. Rosy mauve Plate 2 Blued Paper. Supplied by Stanley Gibbons price £2,250= SG retail card accompanies stating: (Blued paper). Very fine and fresh unused IMPERFORATE IMPRIMATUR lettered A-C. Scarce, one of only 23 possible examples many of which are in institutional collections. Superb colour full original gum example. The watermark anchor Blued paper 2½d. Rosy mauve is an exceptionally rare stamp catalogued £8,000. This imperforate example cut from the 1st sheet is available in superb condition for this at a faction of the £8,000 against the SG Specialised CV £2,500=. This may be the only practical way to acquire SG138 Plate 2 on blued paper. You judge. An imprimatur in stamp collecting is the very first sheet of stamps printed from a new, approved printing plate. Derived from the Latin word for 'let it be printed', these sheets serve as official physical records and colour proofs before a stamp is printed for public service. Magnificent colour. Superb unused. History (1v. SG Retail card)
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
imperforate — Imperforate
watermark — Watermark
plate — Plate
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.