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Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
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Lot 9696
Great Britain - KEVII MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 9701 · Same country / area · Watermark interest · Similar period
KEV11 2½d. Dull Blue Colour Trial (Perf 14), SG retail card (price £1,800=) accompanies. Described by Stanley Gibbons as 'very fine unused original gum example printed in dull blue on Crown watermarked paper. Scarce 1988 BPA Certificate'. We couldn't put it any better, except to say, on 1st light hinge attached, and rather rare in this beautiful condition (1v. + SG Retail card). Original price £1,800=, now catalogued from £2,100= Treasure (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.
perf — Perforation
The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1901
SG
230 Var
SG value
£2,100.00
Lot 9697
Great Britain - KEVII MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 9701 · Same country / area · Watermark interest · Similar period
KEV11 2½d. Pale Blue Colour Trial, SG retail card (original price £2,100=) accompanies. Described by Stanley Gibbons as 'very fine unused original gum example printed in pale blue on Crown watermarked paper. Scarce 1974 RPS Certificate'. We couldn't put it any better, except to say, apparently MNH (mint never hinged) unmounted mint (UM) and rather rare in this beautiful condition (1v. + SG Retail card). Original price £2,100=, now catalogued from £2,100= Treasure (1v. + SG retail card)
Philatelic terms
UM — Unmounted Mint
A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged.
MNH — Mint Never Hinged
A mint stamp with original gum and no hinge or mounting trace; broadly equivalent to unmounted mint.
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
1901
SG
230 Var
SG value
£2,100.00
Lot 9700
Great Britain - KEVII UM
Related lotRelated to Lot 9701 · Same country / area · Watermark interest · Similar period
KEVII ½d. Blue-green ERROR INVERTED WATERMARK in Rare unmounted mint never hinged original gum condition. Well-centred fractionally S. a SUPERB example with original colour, full perforation and unmounted mint never hinged original gum. Previously supplied by SG for £3,750=. Premium example, current 'London' retail price £2,750=. £250= in excess of the current SG £2,500= catalogue price. To my knowledge the 1st never hinged example we have handled in ten years. (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.
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.
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
1902
SG
215Wi
SG value
£2,500.00
Lot 9734
Great Britain - KEVII U
Related lotRelated to Lot 9701 · Same country / area · Watermark interest · Similar period
DLR ½d pale yellowish green, watermark inverted, block of 4, one is ST. ANDREW'S CROSS partial light NEWCASTLE boxed pmk, v.g.u. Scarce.
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.
watermark — Watermark
A design or pattern incorporated into stamp paper during manufacture and visible when the paper is examined appropriately.
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
1902-10
SG
217aw
SG value
£200.00
Lot 9736
Great Britain - KEVII UM
Related lotRelated to Lot 9701 · Same country / area · Watermark interest · Similar period
DLR ½d yellowish green, watermark inverted, with ST. ANDREW'S CROSS LABEL attached, plus booklet selvedge, with portion of sheet watermark, very fine 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.
watermark — Watermark
A design or pattern incorporated into stamp paper during manufacture and visible when the paper is examined appropriately.
selvedge — Selvedge
The unprinted margin of a stamp sheet attached to one or more stamps; also commonly called sheet margin.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1902-10
SG
218aw
SG value
£275.00
Lot 9822
Great Britain - KEVII UM
Related lotRelated to Lot 9701 · Same country / area · Watermark interest · Related period
KEVII Harrison Printing 2½d. Bright Blue Perf 14 WATERMARK INVERTED Unmounted Mint original gum. Stanley Gibbons original retail card accompanies - supplied for the sum of GBP£1,250= (current SG Catalogue Value £1,500= Current 'London' retail price £1,595=. SG retail card states 'very fine unused o.g. example of this difficult watermark variety printed by Harrison & Sons, however we note barely perceptible original gum crease almost certainly pre-production which may be the reason why SG did not state this to be the unmounted mint example that it is. Centred N.E. Superb colour. A rare stamp. Treasure. (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.
variety — Variety
A recognised difference from the normal stamp, such as a printing, overprint, perforation, watermark or design variation.
perf — Perforation
The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations.
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
1911
SG
276WiM17(2)a
SG value
£1,500.00
Lot 9898
Great Britain - KGV P
Related lotRelated to Lot 9701 · Watermark interest · Imperforate · Mint condition · Related period
1d carmine, Die B, IMPERF PLATE PROOF on gummed chalky paper (no watermark), h/r, 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.
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
1911-12
SG
(329)
SG value
£280.00
Lot 9352
Great Britain - QV (surface printed) P
Related lotRelated to Lot 9701 · Watermark interest · Imperforate · Mint condition · Same classification
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
UPA
Lot 9698
Great Britain - KEVII U
Related lotRelated to Lot 9701 · Same country / area · Similar period
3d Dull Purple/Yellow on Yellow paper FU
Philatelic terms
FU — Fine Used
A used stamp described as being in fine condition, usually with an acceptable cancellation and overall appearance.
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1902
SG value
£80.00
UPA
Lot 9699
Great Britain - KEVII MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 9701 · Same country / area · Similar period
basic set to 1s, hinge thin on 5d, gum yellowed, h/r, m.m. (15)
Date
1902
Lot 9702
Great Britain - KEVII MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 9701 · Same country / area · Similar period
10s ultramarine, Lge Anchor Wmk, well centred 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.
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
1902
SG
265
SG value
£1,000.00
Lot 9703
Great Britain - KEVII UM
Related lotRelated to Lot 9701 · Same country / area · Similar period
KEVII De La Rue printing 10/- Deep Ultramarine UM unmounted mint Never hinged full original gum. Well-centred fractionally S.E. magnificent example with, as SG states, 'Superb colour'. Full perfs, fabulous deep colour, centring aside, a superb example. Originally supplied by SG (retail card) for the sum of GBP£2,000= SG Specialised 10s. Deep Ultramarine UM MNH £2,100=. 'Choice' (1v. SG Retail card)
Philatelic terms
UM — Unmounted Mint
A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged.
MNH — Mint Never Hinged
A mint stamp with original gum and no hinge or mounting trace; broadly equivalent to unmounted mint.
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
1902
SG
265 M53(2)
SG value
£1,800.00
Lot 9704
Great Britain - KEVII U
Related lotRelated to Lot 9701 · Same country / area · Similar period
£1 dull blue-green, Three Crowns Wmk, well centred, full perfs all round, part registered oval cancellations, Fine used.
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.
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
1902
SG
266
SG value
£700.00
Lot 9705
Great Britain - KEVII MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 9701 · Same country / area · Similar period
KEVII De La Rue printing £1. Dull blue green. Particularly fine combination: centring, wonderful colour, full original gum with reverse properly-positioned small central hinge remnants only. Visually a £2,000 standard example - save north of £800= for the sake of hinging. In the album, this DLR £1. will exude charisma. Delightful (1v.) Supplied by SG for the sum of £1,600=. Described as very fine and fresh well-centred unused o.g. example. Treasure. (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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1902
SG
266
SG value
£1,500.00
Lot 9706
Great Britain - KEVII U
Related lotRelated to Lot 9701 · Same country / area · Similar period
£1- dull blue green well centred full perfs all round, part registered oval cancels. Fine used.
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1902
SG
266
SG value
£700.00
Lot 9707
Great Britain - KEVII U
Related lotRelated to Lot 9701 · Same country / area · Similar period
£1 dull blue-green, triple Crown Wmk, fine used
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.
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
1902
SG
266
SG value
£825.00
UPA
Lot 9708
Great Britain - KEVII U
Related lotRelated to Lot 9701 · Same country / area · Similar period
DLR chalky paper 6d dull purple (Crawford St, W) and 6d slate-purple (Catford, Brownhill Rd) on separate Parcel Post labels, v.g.u.
Philatelic terms
U — Used
A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1902-10
UPA
Lot 9709
Great Britain - KEVII U
Related lotRelated to Lot 9701 · Same country / area · Similar period
DLR 1d and 2d on Parcel Post label (Shepherd's Bush) plus 4d deep green & chocolate-brown on PPL (Goswell Rd, EC), also 7d on small part PPL, v.g.u.
Philatelic terms
U — Used
A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1902-10
UPA
Lot 9710
Great Britain - KEVII U
Related lotRelated to Lot 9701 · Same country / area · Similar period
Selection of KEVII defins: ½d, 2½d & 5d x 2 shades, 1d x 3 shades, 1½d to 10d (all at basic SG value). Good to fine used with h/r, 18 stamps.
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1902-10
SG value
£240.00
UPA
Lot 9711
Great Britain - KEVII CC
Related lotRelated to Lot 9701 · Same country / area · Similar period
MARITIME COLLECTION. An interesting collection, chiefly of picture postcards featuring Sea, Ship, Submarine & River scenes, a dozen Paquebot cancelled & carried on-board items, neatly presented on written-up, sleeved display pages. (30+ items)
Date
1902-10
Lot 9712
Great Britain - KEVII U
Related lotRelated to Lot 9701 · Same country / area · Similar period
DLR 10d, 1s and 2s6d lilac, 1911-13 SH 1s and 5s (toned), small blemishes, used.
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1902-10
SG value
£500.00
UPA
Lot 9713
Great Britain - KEVII MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 9701 · Same country / area · Similar period
DLR 1d scarlet and bright scarlet (also wmk inverted), 1911 Harrison perf 14 the three 'rose' shades plus aniline rose (no gum), perf 15 x 14 1d the three shades, h/r, m.m. (11)
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.
perf — Perforation
The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations.
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
1902-10
SG value
£340.00
Lot 9714
Great Britain - KEVII MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 9701 · Same country / area · Similar period
DLR 2½d both shades, 1911 Harrison perf 14 2½d plus perf 15 x 14 2½d both shades, h/r, fine fresh m.m. (5)
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.
perf — Perforation
The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1902-10
SG value
£149.00
Lot 9715
Great Britain - KEVII MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 9701 · Same country / area · Similar period
DLR 6d (5) and 1911-13 SH 6d (14, incl. 'Dickinson' coated paper with BPA Cert. (1989), all on album page with most shades identified incl. a few duplicates, fresh, fine mint. Super lot. Cat. approx. £1100.
Lot 9696
Lot 9697
Lot 9700
Lot 9734
Lot 9736
Lot 9822
Lot 9898
Lot 9352
Lot 9702
Lot 9703
Lot 9704
Lot 9705
Lot 9706
Lot 9707
Lot 9712
Lot 9714
Lot 9715