Nigeria (Lagos) 1884-86 1d rose-carmine variety, SG22w

Nigeria (Lagos) 1884-86 1d rose-carmine variety, SG22wNigeria (Lagos) 1884 86 Watermark CA 1d rose carmine, variety WATERMARK INVERTED, SG22w. A brilliant mint example with large part original gum. Very scarce in unused condition, and choice quality. From 16 February 1906, Lagos became part of the Southern Nigeria Protectorate which then itself became part of modern Nigeria in 1914. BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles. com

A fabulous display piece

which led to major commissions for the artist and helped boost his career

Batum British Occupation 1920 (1 Apr) 25r on 25k orange-yellow

The youngest President to be elected to office

It was customary at the time to use the much less costly photogravure process for low value definitive stamps

Great Britain 1939 5s Red 'Arms' High Value

Uganda and Tanganyika 1935 Silver Jubilee 1s slate and purple

000 for blood spattered canvasses

perforated "SPECIMEN" (type W9)

It is not just the design but the lush rose colour which makes this stamp always stand out in a crowd

This is the first printing on thin surfaced paper in a splendid block of 4

used with part triangular cancel (which leaves "Hope" virtually clear) and trace of red cancel