Lot 188 Northern Nigeria SG #37 2/6d Grey & Carmine Red On Bluish Paper King Edward VII, 1910-1911 Imperium Keyplates Issue In "Universal Colours" With Multiple Crown CA Wmk, A Very Fine Used Single According To McCaig, Only 36,480 Issued In 2 Printings

A Very Fine Used single of the 2/6d grey & carmine red on bluish paper King Edward VII from the 1910-1911 Imperium Keyplates Issue In "Universal Colours" With Multiple Crown CA Wmk according to McCaig, only 36,480 issued in 2 printings . Nicely used examples are far scarcer than mint.
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 $45. Gibbons Cat. Value £48 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