Lot 438 Nigeria #68var (SG#54avar) 4d Dark Blue King George VI, 1938-1952 King George VI Definitive Issue, 2 VFNH Vertical Pairs, Line Perf 12, Dec. 1944 Printing, Constant Vertical Scratches Through "E" & "G" of "Nigeria"

2 VFNH vertical pairs of the 4d dark blue King George VI from the 1938-1952 King George VI Definitive Issue line perf 12. In our study of these varieties we note that several are constant in nature, and you will see several such varieties in the sale, and they are so identified where we know for certain that they occur more than once, and on different values of the set. Those not identified as constant may indeed still be constant, but detailed study of more full sheets, or positional blocks, which are not plentiful would be required to demonstrate that the particular variety is semi-constant or fully constant. The sheets for the low values of this issue are 120 stamps arranged in 10 rows of 12, NOT 100. So, this will explain why my position numberings seem off to those of you who are used to thinking in terms of sheets of 50 or 100.

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 $15. The pairs offered here grade 70, 80 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 40/70, 50/70

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10