Lot 210 Nigeria SG#24 4d Gray & Bright Red King George V, 1921-1932 KGV Imperium Keyplate Issue, Wmk Multiple Script CA, A Very Fine Used Single, Die 2, Large Slash Through 'UE' of Revenue

A very fine used single of the 4d gray & bright red King George V from the 1921-1932 KGV Imperium Keyplate Issue, Wmk Multiple Script CA, die 2, large slash through 'ue' of revenue.

I have examined this under a loupe and cannot see any evidence of surface damage, so it would appear that this is a legitimate plate flaw.

Gibbons doesn't list these varieties, so we estimate them at $20. The stamp offered here grades 76 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 40/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 6/10