Lot 214 Southern Nigeria SG#12-13 1903-1904 King Edward VII Keyplates Issue, Crown CA Wmk, 2 VFNH Singles, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, Estimated Value $50

2 VFNH singles from the 1903-1904 King Edward VII Keyplates Issue, Crown CA Wmk. 2d gray & chestnut - 2.5d brownish gray & blue. According to Nicholson, 30130 of the 2d were issued and 12960 were issued. There were 4 printings of this set, July 1902 - All values except 2.5d, Feb 1903 - 1/2d & 1d, January 1904 - 2.5d & November 1904 - 10/-. All values other than the 1/2d, 1d & 10/- have only 1 printing, but many show some shade variations, 2017 Gibbons Cat £20. Our estimate of the value based on the condition is $50.

The stamps offered here grade between 75 and 84 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 45/70, 50/70, 54/70

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10