Lagos SC#27-28 6d Lilac & Claret, Mauve, Purple, Carmine 1887-1902 Queen Victoria, Plate 1 And Plate 2 Printings, 14 VFOG Examples, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, 2022 Scott Classic Cat. $77 USD

14 VFOG examples of the 6d lilac & claret, mauve, purple, carmine from the 1887-1902 Queen Victoria, plate 1 and plate 2 printings. Bicolored, Perf 14 Comb, Crown CA Wmk. A Fascinating group of 14 different plate 1 and 2 printings with all but one being from plate 1. The printings vary according to head and duty plate shade, with the duty plate showing a wide range of shades of claret, mauve, purple or carmine. 62,940 stamps were issued across 30 printings between 1887-1901 . 2022 Scott Classic cat. $77.