Lot 83 Southern Nigeria SG#27ab-29ab 1907-1909 King Edward VII Keyplates Issue, Multiple Crown CA Wmk, Chalky Paper, Head B, 4 Very Fine Used Singles, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, Estimated Value £50

4 very fine used singles from the 1907-1909 King Edward VII Keyplates Issue, Multiple Crown CA Wmk, chalky paper, head b. 6d brownish gray & reddish purple - 2/6d deep brownish gray & dark brown. Two of 3 of the printings of the 6d, one of the 1/- and one of the 2/6d. According to Nicholson 30,600 of the 2/6d were issued. 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 £62.25. Our estimate of the value based on the condition is $50.

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

Centering/Margins: 35/60, 40/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 10/10