Lot 159 Southern Nigeria SG#33a-34a 1907 King Edward VII Keyplates Issue With Universal Colors, Multiple Crown CA Wmk, Chalky Paper, Head A, 2 F/VFOG Singles, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, Estimated Value $30

2 F/VFOG singles from the 1907 King Edward VII Keyplates Issue With Universal Colors, Multiple Crown CA Wmk, chalky paper, head a. 1/2d dull green & 1d rose carmine & deep red. According to Nicholson these were not separately printed, but comprise of approximately 9% of the total printing, so approximately 130,000 and 270,000 ofeach. Most were used up, making mint examples. very scarse, 2017 Gibbons Cat £45. Our estimate of the value based on the condition is $30.

The stamps offered here grade between 70 and 75 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 40/70, 45/70

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10