Lot 231 Southern Nigeria SG#21a-22a 1905-1906 King Edward VII Keyplates Issue, Multiple Crown CA Wmk, Chalky Paper, 3 VFNH Singles, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, Estimated Value $65

3 VFNH singles from the 1905-1906 King Edward VII Keyplates Issue, multiple Crown CA Wmk, chalky paper. According to Nicholson, 303,240 1/2d were issued from 2 printings in August & December 1905, and 365,400 1d were issued from 2 sheet printings in August & December 1905, so these are likely both printings. There were just 3 printings of these types in August 1905, November 1905 & December 1905. The November 1905 printing was just 65,040 1d made into booklets August 1905 was the 1/2d, 1d & 14. The December 1905 was the 1/2d, 1d, 4d, 6d & 2/6d, 2017 Gibbons Cat £26.25. Our estimate of the value based on the condition is $65.

The stamps offered here grade between 82 and 84 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 52/70, 54/70

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10