Lot 211 Nigeria SG#24-a 4d Gray Black & Red - Black & Red King George V, 1921-1932 KGV Imperium Keyplate Issue, Wmk Multiple Script CA, 7 Fine/Very Fine Used Singles, Various Shades, Papers & Dies

7 fine/very fine used singles of the 4d gray black & red - black & red King George V from the 1921-1932 KGV Imperium Keyplate Issue, Wmk Multiple Script CA, various shades, papers & dies.

The shades include gray black & red on yellow with buff back, deep gray & red on deep yellow with pale yellow back (both die 1), black & red on lemon, gray black & red with pale yellow back, deep gray & red on yellow, gray & red on deep yellow with pale lemon back, black & red on deep yellow with pale lemon back, black & red on pale yellow with pale lemon back, gray & red on yellow with pale yellow back, gray black & red on pale yellow, brownish gray & red on pale yellow and black & red on pale yellow (all die 2).

Gibbons values these at £15.65, so we estimate them at $15. The stamps offered here grade between 70 and 80 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 30/60, 35/60, 40/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

Cancellation: 8/10, 10/10