Lot 172 Northern Nigeria SG #20a-22a King Edward VII, 1905-1907 Imperium Keyplates Issue With Multiple Crown CA Wmk On Chalky Paper, 7 Very Fine Used Singles 1/2d Dull Purple Green - 2d Dull Reddish Purple & Orange Yellow, Incl. 3 Shades Of 1/2d & 1d

7 Very Fine Used singles of the King Edward VII from the 1905-1907 Imperium Keyplates Issue With Multiple Crown CA Wmk On Chalky Paper 1/2d dull purple green - 2d dull reddish purple & orange yellow, incl. 3 shades of 1/2d & 1d. Quantities issued are between 158,160 and 613,440.
There were 3 printings made for this issue in October 1906, September 1907 & October 1908

Our estimated value is $35. Gibbons Cat. Value £50.75 The stamp offered here grades 75-78 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: 6/10, 8/10, 10/10