Lot 189A Northern Nigeria SG #38 5/- Deep Green & Deep Red On Deep Yellow ( Deeper On Back) King Edward VII, 1910-1911 Imperium Keyplates Issue In "Universal Colours" With Multiple Crown CA Wmk, A VFOG Single Appears To Be The Final Printing, Oct 1911

A VFOG single of the 5/- deep green & deep red on deep yellow ( deeper on back) King Edward VII from the 1910-1911 Imperium Keyplates Issue In "Universal Colours" With Multiple Crown CA Wmk appears to be the final printing, Oct 1911. 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 $28. Gibbons Cat. Value £28 The stamp offered here grades 80 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 50/70

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10