Nigeria #62-62avar (SG#57-57avar) 1/3d Turquoise Blue - Deeper Blue King George VI, 1938-1952 King George VI Definitive Issue, 9 Fine & VF NH/OG Singles, Line Perf 12 & Comb Perf. 11.5, Most All Printings From 1940 - 1951

9 fine & VF NH/OG singles of the 1/3d turquoise blue - deeper blue King George VI from the 1938-1952 King George VI Definitive Issue line perf 12 & comb perf. 11.5. Starts with The turquoise blue shade, represented by the 1940-1941, 1943-1944 and May 1946 printings. Then, we have the April 1944 printing in the blue shade. The pale blue shade is represented by the November 1946 and July 1947 printings. The comb perforated stamps include the June 1950 printing in light blue, the 1950-1951 printing in bright, light blue (this stamp is hinged) and the 1951 printing in deeper blue.

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 $20. The stamps offered here grade 70-84 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 40/70, 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