Nigeria SG#8a 1/- Gray Black On Yellow Green King George V Issue 1914-1922 De La Rue Imperium Keyplate Design, A VF Example With A Blue-Green Paper For Contrast
Two very fine examples of the 1/- gray black on yellow green King George V stamps from the 1914-1922 De La Rue Imperium keyplate design, multiple crown CA watermark on chalky paper, with a white backing. The gray black on blue green stamp is included for the contrast compared to the yellow green stamp.
Included in the photos is a scan of every different paper back found for this paper color.
Gibbons lists these very fine examples at 225 pounds, (approximately $450). The stamps offered here grade 80 as follows:
