Nigeria King George V Postage Due Stamp

Nigeria · 1930 · 1d

This postage due stamp features a central portrait of King George V, facing left, within an ornate frame. The design is monochromatic, printed in carmine, with the denomination '1d' prominently displayed at the bottom and the word 'NIGERIA' at the top. The words 'POSTAGE' and 'DUE' are inscribed on the left and right sides, respectively.

Issued during the British colonial period, this stamp was used to collect payment for mail that was sent with insufficient postage. It reflects Nigeria's status as a British colony and the widespread use of the monarch's image on stamps throughout the British Empire.