Lot 96 Nigeria #55var-55avar (SG#51var-51avar) 1.5d Chestnut - Reddish Brown King George VI, 1938-1952 King George VI Definitive Issue, 8 Fine NH & VFNH Singles, Line Perf 12 & Comb Perf. 11.5, Most All Remaining Printings From 1942-1952

8 fine NH & VFNH singles of the 1.5d chestnut - reddish brown King George VI from the 1938-1952 King George VI Definitive Issue line perf 12 & comb perf. 11.5. Begins with three printings in thr chestnut shade: March 1940, December 1944, and a third that was made sometime between 1942 and 1944, which is not listed in the Potter & Shelton table. Then there is a brownish chestnut shade which looks to be from sometime in 1942, and is again not listed in the P&S table. Then there is a rose bown shade, which comes from either 1942 or 1948 (more likely). Then there is a deep red-brown from the October 1945 printing. Then there is a reddish brown, unlisted printing, which appears to be from sometime in 1947. Then, there are two comb perf. 11.5 printings. The first is red-brown on cross mesh paper, which appears to be similar to the August 1951 printing for the 1/2d, but there is no August 1951 listing in the Potter & Shelton table. Finally, the last printing is a May 1952 printing in reddish brown.

2022 Scott Classic does not list the individual printings of this set, nor any varieties. Also, it does not list a separate NH premium for each stamp, but a 100% premium can generally be inferred. Our values are generally estimates that are based on the Scott or Gibbons values, adjusted for scarcity of individual varieties, condition and NH status. Based on this, our estimate of the value is $10. The stamps offered here grade 70-84 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 40/70, 45/70, 50/70 and 54/70

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10