Lot 153A Northern Nigeria SG #16 1/- King Edward VII, 1902-1904 Imperium Keyplates Issue With Crown CA Wmk, 3 F&VF OG Singles Dull Grey Green, Deep Dull Bluish Green & Deep Dull Green & Black, One From Each Printing

3 F&VF OG singles of the 1/- King Edward VII from the 1902-1904 Imperium Keyplates Issue With Crown CA Wmk dull grey green, deep dull bluish green & deep dull green & black, one from each printing. According to McCaig 97,200 stamps were issued among the 3 printings.
The three printings were made in April 28, 1902, Dec. 18, 1902 (no 2/6d or 10/-) and Jan. 16, 1903

Our estimated value is $22. Gibbons Cat. Value £27 The stamp offered here grades 70-75 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