Lot 82 Southern Nigeria SG#21a/27a 1907-1909 King Edward VII Keyplates Issue, Multiple Crown CA Wmk, Chalky Paper, Head B, 7 Very Fine Used Singles, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, Estimated Value $80

7 very fine used singles from the 1907-1909 King Edward VII Keyplates Issue, Multiple Crown CA Wmk, chalky paper, head b. The Scott numbers range from 21a to 27a, and include 21a, 22a, 25, 26a, 27a. 1/2d grey & pale green - 6d deep grey & purple. All are head A except the 3d which is head B. The 1/2d & 1d are from 2 of the three printings. Head type B has solid, unbroken lines of shading on the Kings cheek, as opposed to the broken & dotted lines on head type A. Three printings were made between June 1907 to August 1908, 2017 Gibbons Cat £75. Our estimate of the value based on the condition is $80.

The stamps offered here grade between 75 and 80 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 35/70, 40/70

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 8/10, 10/10