Lagos SG#50 5/- Deep Dull Green and Deep Blue, Queen Victoria, 1887-1902 Bicoloured Keyplate Issue, A Fine Mint LH Example of the First 1887 Printing
A fine mint example of the 1887 printing of the 5/- deep dull green and deep blue Queen Victoria stamp from the 1887-1902 Bicoloured Keyplate Issue, with the characteristic brownish gum of the first printings. Gibbons values a fine mint hinged example at 45 pounds (approximately $90). The stamp offered here grades 70 as follows:
Margins/centering: 40/70
Paper freshness: 5/5
Colour: 5/5
Impression: 5/5
Absence of visible paper flaws: 5/5
Perforations: 10/10