Lot 333 Nigeria #54var (SG#50avar) 1d Rose Carmine - Rose-Red King George VI, 1938-1952 King George VI Definitive Issue, 5 VFNH Singles, Line Perf 12, July 1942 & July 1943 Printings

5 VFNH singles of the 1d rose carmine - rose-red King George VI from the 1938-1952 King George VI Definitive Issue line perf 12. Starts with a pre-July 1942 printing in carmine red, with crackly cream gum and clear watermark. Then there is another pre-July 1942 printing in bright rose-red, with crackly cream gum and clear watermark. Then we have a July 1943 printing in deep rose red, with crackly white gum, with clear watermark. Then another pre-July 1942 printing in carmine-red. Then, finally there is a possible 1944 unlisted printing, not in Potter & Shelton's table that is bright rose red, with smooth white gum and very clear watermark.

2022 Scott Classic does not list the individual printings of this set, nor any varieties. Also, it does not list a separate NH premium for each stamp, but a 100% premium can generally be inferred. Our values are generally estimates that are based on the Scott or Gibbons values, adjusted for scarcity of individual varieties, condition and NH status. Based on this, our estimate of the value is $6. The stamps offered here grade 75-84 as follows:

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

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10