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Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
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Lot 9634
Great Britain - QV (surface printed) MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 9676 · Same country / area · Imperforate · Similar period
QV Jubilee mint short set to both coloured 1s, Imperial Crown Wmk, good to fine mint, some minor imperfections. (14)
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.
wmk — Watermark
An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1887-1900
SG
197/214
SG value
£1,100.00
Lot 9643
Great Britain - QV (surface printed) P
Related lotRelated to Lot 9676 · Same country / area · Imperforate · Similar period
Jubilee 3d, IMPERF PLATE PROOF in black on green, h/r, fresh unused no gum.
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.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
plate — Plate
A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1887-92
SG
(202)
SG value
£325.00
Lot 9353
Great Britain - QV (surface printed) S
Related lotRelated to Lot 9676 · Same country / area · Imperforate · Same classification
2s deep blue, NW corner IMPERF horizontal pair, ovptd. SPECIMEN Type 6, very fresh, fine unused no gum. SG Spec. J118 (2) t.
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.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
pair — Pair
Two stamps that remain joined together.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1867-80
SG
(119s)
SG value
£1,400.00
Lot 21033
Great Britain - QV (surface printed) S
Related lotRelated to Lot 9676 · Same country / area · Imperforate · Same classification
4d vermilion, plate 12, horizontal IMPERF PAIR, OA-OB, single SPECIMEN ovpt. Type 6 over both stamps, left marginal example with inscription, fresh u.m. SG Spec. J29s
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.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
plate — Plate
A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp.
pair — Pair
Two stamps that remain joined together.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1865-67
SG
94
SG value
£1,150.00
Lot 9572
Great Britain - QV (surface printed) P
Related lotRelated to Lot 9676 · Same country / area · Imperforate · Related period
1d, IMPERF PLATE PROOF in lilac on buff paper, hinge removal from thin spot paper has caused shallow hinge thin, unused no gum.
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.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
plate — Plate
A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1881
SG
(170)
SG value
£225.00
Lot 9633
Great Britain - QV (surface printed) P
Related lotRelated to Lot 9676 · Same country / area · Imperforate · Related period
QV 1884 2d. IMPERFORATE Colour trial in UNISSUED Purple-brown letters L-S. Magnificent example, fresh as the day printed 140 years ago, upon large part original gum Crown watermarked paper. SG QV Specialised section KD (1st page base column 1.). Small part hinge traces, negligible paper wrinkle. Upon original SG Retail card priced £1,750=. Utterly magnificent. Exhibition Quality (1v. + retail card)
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.
imperforate — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1884
SG
189 Var
SG value
£2,100.00
UPA
Lot 9688
Great Britain - QV (surface printed) UM
Related lotRelated to Lot 9676 · Same country / area · Imperforate · Related period
Jubilee ½d blue-green SE corner control pair (R, imperf margin), u.m.
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.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
pair — Pair
Two stamps that remain joined together.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1900
SG
213
SG value
£20.00
Lot 9221
Great Britain - QV (surface printed) U
Related lotRelated to Lot 9676 · Same country / area · Imperforate
6d deep mauve, imperf PLATE PROOF on azure paper with TRIAL CANCELLATION, super colour, v.f.u. RARE.
Philatelic terms
U — Used
A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation.
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.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
plate — Plate
A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1855-57
SG
(69)
SG value
£7,500.00
Lot 9254
Great Britain - QV (surface printed) P
Related lotRelated to Lot 9676 · Same country / area · Imperforate
QV 1856 1s. Carmine-red imperforate colour trial on white glazed paper, with white cross below chin, socked on the nose by '39' trial cancellation in diamond obliterator. Astonishingly one of only five known in private hands. SG Retail card £7,500= accompanies, plus 2007 RPS London photo-certificate of authenticity. SG Catalogue value £9,500=. Provenance SG, RPS, UPA. RARE. Exhibition standard GEM
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.
imperforate — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1856
SG
72var PL6
SG value
£9,500.00
Lot 9279
Great Britain - QV (surface printed) MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 9676 · Same country / area · Imperforate
4d pale red, with hair lines, IB, IMPERFORATE, fine m.m. Brandon Cert. (1997). Scarce.
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.
imperforate — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1862-64
SG
82a
SG value
£1,500.00
Lot 9288
Great Britain - QV (surface printed) MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 9676 · Same country / area · Imperforate
6d lilac, with hair lines AD, IMPERF (watermark upright), very fresh, fine unused no gum. Previously with Cert., but thin is missing. Scarce.
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.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
watermark — Watermark
A design or pattern incorporated into stamp paper during manufacture and visible when the paper is examined appropriately.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1862-64
SG
85b
SG value
£1,500.00
Lot 9302
Great Britain - QV (surface printed) MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 9676 · Same country / area · Imperforate
QV 1863 4d. Pale red (Hairlines S.E. corner Plate 4 example). Exhibition quality example. IMPERFORATES of this period are exceptionally rare. This left-hand marginal imperforate example lettered C-G has perfect colour matched by stunning period-striated original gum. Previously supplied by SG (original retail card accompanies) for the sum of GBP£3,700=. Now, undercatalogued at £1,500= (Concise 2026). Exhibition standard. Superb. An absolute GEM (1v. SG provenance, UPA)
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.
imperforate — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
plate — Plate
A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1863
SG
82a (PL4)
SG value
£1,500.00
Lot 9351
Great Britain - QV (surface printed) E
Related lotRelated to Lot 9676 · Same country / area · Imperforate
6d mauve, plate 9, TG, IMPERF on Dr. Perkin's blued paper, bottom marginal example with guide line, fine m.m. SG Spec. J77d
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.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
plate — Plate
A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1867-80
SG
(109)
SG value
£2,800.00
Lot 9352
Great Britain - QV (surface printed) P
Related lotRelated to Lot 9676 · Same country / area · Imperforate
9d straw, LI, imperf PLATE PROOF on ungummed unwatermarked paper, extremely fresh, very fine unused. SCARCE.
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.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
plate — Plate
A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1867-80
SG
(110)
SG value
£3,200.00
Lot 9403
Great Britain - QV (surface printed) E
Related lotRelated to Lot 9676 · Same country / area · Imperforate
wmk Cross £1, DF, IMPERF COLOUR TRIAL in MAUVE, a super marginal inscriptions, white lines in lower 'D' square appear to be original plate fault, very fresh, l.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.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
wmk — Watermark
An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture.
plate — Plate
A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1867-83
SG
(129s)
SG value
£2,700.00
Lot 9448
Great Britain - QV (surface printed) U
Related lotRelated to Lot 9676 · Same country / area · Imperforate
Abnormal (ERROR) Plate 12 6d. Pale Chestnut letters D-I (fine used) on small piece is Genuine (RPSL Expert Committee photo-certificate 'AFTER COMPARISON' 2004). The rare ERROR - termed 'ABNORMAL' and bearing an * upon the SG124a* listing to denote abnormal status. Trimmed Imperforate left-hand wing margin stunning fine colour very fine cancelled '107' obliterator (killer cancel type), but in this instance near perfectly defined '107' for BRADFORD. A cracking example. Perhaps only a few dozen extant. We may not see another example for some years. Howlingly RARE (1v. + RPSL photo-certificate 2004)
Philatelic terms
U — Used
A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation.
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.
error — Error
A significant unintended production difference from the normal stamp. The catalogue description should be used to establish the specific error in a lot.
imperforate — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
plate — Plate
A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1872
SG
124a* J80(2)
SG value
£3,500.00
Lot 9469
Great Britain - QV (surface printed) UM
Related lotRelated to Lot 9676 · Same country / area · Imperforate
QV 1873 3d. Rose Plate 11. Very fine and fresh unused o.g. imperforate top marginal IMPRIMATUR lettered A-F. As Gibbons retail card (supplied) states: very rare, one of only 22 possible examples… many of which are in institutional collections. SG Specialised CV £2,500=. 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
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.
imperforate — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
plate — Plate
A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1873
SG
143Var PL11.
SG value
£2,500.00
Lot 9523
Great Britain - QV (surface printed) MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 9676 · Same country / area · Imperforate
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
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.
imperforate — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
watermark — Watermark
A design or pattern incorporated into stamp paper during manufacture and visible when the paper is examined appropriately.
plate — Plate
A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1875
SG
138Var PL2.
SG value
£2,500.00
Lot 21023
Great Britain - QV (surface printed) MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 9676 · Same country / area · Imperforate
3d rose, with white dots added, BH, IMPERF (wing margin at right), h/r, fresh, fine m.m. SG Spec. J27b (previously Cat. at £6500). RARE
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.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1862-64
SG
78a
SG value
£2,500.00
Lot 21026
Great Britain - QV (surface printed) UM
Related lotRelated to Lot 9676 · Same country / area · Imperforate
6d lilac, with hair lines, AF, IMPERF (watermark upright) top marginal example, slight gum yellowing, stamp is u.m. Previously Cat. £3599 in SG Specialised. Scarce.
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.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
watermark — Watermark
A design or pattern incorporated into stamp paper during manufacture and visible when the paper is examined appropriately.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1862-64
SG
85b
SG value
£1,500.00
Lot 21042
Great Britain - QV (surface printed) E
Related lotRelated to Lot 9676 · Same country / area · Imperforate
wmk Cross 10s, CE, IMPERF COLOUR TRIAL in greenish grey, ovptd. SPECIMEN Type 9, right marginal example with inscription, fresh, 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.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
wmk — Watermark
An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1867-83
SG
(128)
SG value
£2,400.00
Lot 21043
Great Britain - QV (surface printed) E
Related lotRelated to Lot 9676 · Same country / area · Imperforate
wmk Cross £1, BH, IMPERF COLOUR TRIAL in deep grey-black, ovptd. SPECIMEN Type 9, h/r, very fresh 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.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
wmk — Watermark
An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1867-83
SG
(129)
SG value
£2,700.00
Lot 21044
Great Britain - QV (surface printed) E
Related lotRelated to Lot 9676 · Same country / area · Imperforate
wmk Cross £1, DH, IMPERF COLOUR TRIAL in mauve, bottom marginal example with inscription, lovely fresh example, 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.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
wmk — Watermark
An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1867-83
SG
(129)
SG value
£2,700.00
Lot 21045
Great Britain - QV (surface printed) E
Related lotRelated to Lot 9676 · Same country / area · Imperforate
wmk Cross £1, AG, IMPERF COLOUR TRIAL in bistre, ovptd. SPECIMEN Type 9, top marginal example with inscription, stamp is very fine 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.
imperf — Imperforate
A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps.
wmk — Watermark
An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Lot 9634
Lot 9643
Lot 9353
Lot 21033
Lot 9572
Lot 9633
Lot 9221
Lot 9254
Lot 9279
Lot 9288
Lot 9302
Lot 9351
Lot 9352
Lot 9403
Lot 9448
Lot 9469
Lot 9523
Lot 21023
Lot 21026
Lot 21042
Lot 21043
Lot 21044
Lot 21045