Nigeria 1914-1929 King George V

Name: Nigeria 1914-1929 King George V
Brand: Nigeria

Nigeria · 1914 · 1/2d

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George V, framed within an ornate design. The country name 'NIGERIA' is inscribed at the top, with the denomination 'HALF PENNY' at the bottom. This design was part of the first series of stamps issued specifically for the newly amalgamated Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria.

Issued in 1914, this stamp marks the unification of the Northern and Southern Nigeria Protectorates into a single British colony. It was the first postage stamp to bear the name 'Nigeria'.

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royalty king-george-v portraits colonial-era definitive

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.