Lot 156 Northern Nigeria SG #17 2/6d Dull Bluish Green & Ultramarine King Edward VII, 1902-1904 Imperium Keyplates Issue W/ Crown CA Wmk, A Very Fine Used Single Much Scarcer Used (10-20x), Only 18,360 Printed Over 2 Printings April. 1902 & Jan. 1903

A Very Fine Used single of the 2/6d dull bluish green & ultramarine King Edward VII from the 1902-1904 Imperium Keyplates Issue W/ Crown CA Wmk much scarcer used (10-20x), only 18,360 printed over 2 printings April. 1902 & Jan. 1903. 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 $75. Gibbons Cat. Value £75 The stamp offered here grades 84 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 44/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 10/10