Lot 230 Lagos SG#36-37 7.5d - 10d Dull Mauve & Carmine - Dull Mauve & Yellow Queen Victoria, 1887-1902 Queen Victoria Bicolored Keyplate Issue, 2 Fine Used Singles, F/VF Appearing CDS Used Examples

2 fine used singles of the 7.5d - 10d dull mauve & carmine - dull mauve & yellow Queen Victoria from the 1887-1902 Queen Victoria Bicolored Keyplate Issue, f/vf appearing cds used examples.

These scarce values were issued in 1894 for the payment of insurance fees on money letters. They saw very little use which is why they are much more expensive compared to mint. The 7.5c has one pulled perf at top and the 10d has trimmed perfs.

Gibbons values these at £51, so we estimate them at $25. The stamps offered here grade 65 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 30/60, 35/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 5/10, 0/10

Cancellation: 10/10