Lot 183 Northern Nigeria SG #28-32 King Edward VII, 1910-1911 Imperium Keyplates Issue In "Universal Colours" With Multiple Crown CA Wmk, 5 VFOG Singles 1/2d Dull Green - 2 1/2d Ultramarine

5 VFOG 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 - 2 1/2d ultramarine. According to McCaig 364,680 and 977,160 were issued of the 1/2d & 1d over 3 printings 120,720. 143,640. 480,730 of the other values were issued over 2 printings. The 1/2d, 1d and 2 1/2d are very slightly different shades or gum type compared to lot 182A.
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 $26. Gibbons Cat. Value £26 The stamps offered here grades 80-84 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 50/70-54/70

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10