Lot 184A Northern Nigeria SG #34, 35a, 36 King Edward VII, 1910-1911 Imperium Keyplates Issue In "Universal Colours" , 3 F&VF NH Singles 5d Deep Dull Purple & Sage Green,6d Dull Purple & Bright Red Purple, 1/- Dark Grey & Black On Bluish Green

3 F&VF NH singles of the King Edward VII from the 1910-1911 Imperium Keyplates Issue In "Universal Colours" 5d deep dull purple & sage green,6d dull purple & bright red purple, 1/- dark grey & black on bluish green. With Mul. Crown CA Wmk. According to McCaig, 144,480 of the 5d and 179,760 of the 1/- were issued over 2 printings & 239,160 of the 6d in the bright red purple duty plate were issued over 2 printings. Each value NH, but with minor foxing on the gum
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 $15. Gibbons Cat. Value £17 for hinged The stamps offered here grades 66,82 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 54/70, 40/70

Paper Freshness: 3/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 3/5,5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10