Nigeria #53var (SG#49var) 1/2d Deep Dull Green - Dull Green King George VI, 1938-1952 King George VI Definitive Issue, 6 VFOG & VFNH Singles, Line Perf 12, April 1944, December 1944, March 1945 & July 1947 Printings

6 VFOG & VFNH singles of the 1/2d deep dull green - dull green King George VI from the 1938-1952 King George VI Definitive Issue line perf 12. Starts with the deep dull green 1942-1943 printing with crackly cream gum, and semi-visible watermark. This is NH. Then the December 1944 printing in dull green, with smooth cream gum and semi-visible watermark.This one is hinged. Then another variation of the December 1944 printing in a slightly paler shade, with a more visible watermark, which is NH. Then the 1945 printing in dark green, lacking the dull undertone, with smooth cream gum, and highly visible watermark. This one is also NH. Then the 1945-1946 printing in deep bluish green, with cream gum and clear watermark. This is also NH. Then we have the March 1945 printing in dull green, with cream gum and semi-clear watermark. This is NH. Then, finally we have the July 1947 printing in green, with white gum and 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 $5. The stamps offered here grade 75-80 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 45/70, 50/70

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10