Lot 182A Northern Nigeria SG #28-29,31 King Edward VII, 1910-1911 Imperium Keyplates Issue In "Universal Colours" With Multiple Crown CA Wmk, 3 VFNH Singles 1/2d Dull Green, 1d Rose Carmine, 2 1/2d ultramarine

3 VFNH singles of the King Edward VII from the 1910-1911 Imperium Keyplates Issue In "Universal Colours" With Multiple Crown CA Wmk 1/2d dull green, 1d rose carmine, 2 1/2d ultramarine. According to McCaig, 364,680 and 977,160 were printed of the 1/2d and 1d values over 3 printings and 143,640 of the 2 1/2d in 2 printings.
This issue was on ordinary paper for values up to 2 1/2d, and chalky paper for values 3d and above.There were five printings made in October 1908(1d&1/2d), April 1910 (1/2d&1d), October 1910 (remaining values except 3d and 5/-), July 5, 1911 (all values) and finally October 1911 (3d,6d and 5/-)

Our estimated value is $30. Gibbons Cat. Value £12.50 The stamps offered here grades 75-80 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 45/70-50/70

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10