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Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
Related-lot discovery: showing stronger factual matches to Lot 9734. Distinctive philatelic features are prioritised over generic similarities such as format, condition or date; results are ranked locally from the full current UPA catalogue.
Lot 9696
Great Britain - KEVII MH
Related lotRelated to Lot 9734 · 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 9734 · 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 9734 · 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 9701
Great Britain - KEVII P
Related lotRelated to Lot 9734 · Same country / area · Watermark interest · Similar period
KEVII 1902 1d. Colour Trial printed in black on red. Very fine unused mint fresh original gum IMPERFORATE part marginal 'jubilee line' example upon original Stanley Gibbons retail card priced £1,500= (Catalogued then £1,500=, now catalogued SG Specialised catalogue from £1,750=. Further well-descibed by SG as printed in black upon red gummed Crown watermark paper. Made from a specially prepared plate of 20 electros. In our opinion very scarce/rare. Reverse neat original 1st hinge remnant, fresh large part o.g. Fabulous fresh appearance in 'wrong' colour. 'Unissued' colour proofs are like buried treasure. Exhibition Standard (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
1902
SG
219 Var
SG value
£1,750.00
Lot 9736
Great Britain - KEVII UM
Related lotRelated to Lot 9734 · 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 9734 · 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
UPA
Lot 9698
Great Britain - KEVII U
Related lotRelated to Lot 9734 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
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
Lot 9704
Great Britain - KEVII U
Related lotRelated to Lot 9734 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
£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 9706
Great Britain - KEVII U
Related lotRelated to Lot 9734 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
£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 9734 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
£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 9734 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
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 9734 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
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 9734 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
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
Lot 9712
Great Britain - KEVII U
Related lotRelated to Lot 9734 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
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
Lot 9720
Great Britain - KEVII UM
Related lotRelated to Lot 9734 · Same country / area · Block · Similar period
DLR 1d (deep) rose-carmine, block of 4, gum creasing at left, fresh u.m. SG Spec. M5 (4)
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
1902-10
SG
(219)
SG value
£160.00
UPA
Lot 9722
Great Britain - KEVII U
Related lotRelated to Lot 9734 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
DLR 2½ ultramarine, the deep (4, incl. strip of 3), ordinary (2) and pale shades, v.f.u. SG Spec. M16 (1) to (3).
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.
strip — Strip
Three or more joined stamps in a single row or column.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1902-10
SG
(230-1)
SG value
£84.00
Lot 9723
Great Britain - KEVII U
Related lotRelated to Lot 9734 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
DLR 10d slate-purple and carmine-pink, horizontal pair, HOUSE OF COMMONS cds pmks of JY 2 02, v.f.u. SG Spec. M42 (3). Originally purchased for £110 in 2005.
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.
pair — Pair
Two stamps that remain joined together.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1902-10
SG
(254)
SG value
£250.00
Lot 9724
Great Britain - KEVII U
Related lotRelated to Lot 9734 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
DLR 10d slate-purple and carmine-pink, thimble cds, fine used. SG Spec. M42 (3).
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
(254)
SG value
£125.00
Lot 9725
Great Britain - KEVII U
Related lotRelated to Lot 9734 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
DLR 10d slate-purple and carmine-pink, ordinary paper, socked-on-nose WEST NORWOOD, GIPSY RD./S.E. cds, fine used. SG Spec. M42 (3).
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
(254)
SG value
£125.00
Lot 9726
Great Britain - KEVII U
Related lotRelated to Lot 9734 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
DLR 10d slate-purple and deep (glossy) carmine, some slight rubbing, o/wise fine cds used. RARE. SG Spec. M43 (4).
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
(255)
SG value
£1,500.00
Lot 9727
Great Britain - KEVII U
Related lotRelated to Lot 9734 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
DLR 1s dull green and bright carmine, centred to left, fine cds used. SG Spec. M45 (2).
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
(257)
SG value
£40.00
Lot 9728
Great Britain - KEVII U
Related lotRelated to Lot 9734 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
DLR 1s on chalky paper, the dull green & scarlet plus deep green & scarlet shades, fine cds used. SG Spec. M45 (3) and (4).
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
(259)
SG value
£110.00
UPA
Lot 9729
Great Britain - KEVII U
Related lotRelated to Lot 9734 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
DLR set to 1w (ex. 7d), with many listed shades on SG printed leaves, incl. better (not guaranteed, but most seem OK), incl. 2d (5), 2½d (4), 3d (7), 9d (2) and 10d (3), virtually all with cds cancels, good to fine used. High Cat. value. (43)
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.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Date
1902-10
SG
215
Lot 9737
Great Britain - KEVII U
Related lotRelated to Lot 9734 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
DLR 1½d to 10d (ex. 5d), the 9d on chalky paper, very good cds used. (10)
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.
Lot 9696
Lot 9697
Lot 9700
Lot 9701
Lot 9736
Lot 9822
Lot 9704
Lot 9706
Lot 9707
Lot 9712
Lot 9720
Lot 9723
Lot 9724
Lot 9725
Lot 9726
Lot 9727
Lot 9728
Lot 9737