Nigeria Lagos postage stamp year 1884 1 shilling
📮 Historical Context
- The Lagos Colony (now part of modern Nigeria) issued its first postage stamps beginning in 1874 under British colonial administration, featuring Queen Victoria. These early issues used British currency (pounds, shillings, pence).
- Later issues from 1884–1887 continued this series of definitive stamps (with Queen Victoria’s portrait) and included higher denominations such as 1 shilling (1 s) and above.
📬 The Lagos 1884–86 1 shilling Stamp
- The 1 shilling stamp from Lagos (catalogued around SG 26 in Stanley Gibbons and similar catalogues) was part of the definitive set issued approximately 1884–1886.
- This stamp is a Queen Victoria issue denominated in 1 shilling, typically printed in colours and design consistent with other Lagos definitives of that period.
📊 Rarity & Collecting Notes
- These Lagos issues from the 1880s are considered classic colonial-era stamps and are collectible, though not extremely rare compared with very early first issues (1874).
- Auction records show examples of the 1884 1 shilling (along with 2/6d and 5s) being offered, with catalogue values (Stanley Gibbons) often totalling well over £1,000 for sets including high values — indicating mid-to-high value among classic West African colonial stamps.
📦 Identification Tips
If you’re trying to confirm a specific stamp you have:
Look for:
- Portrait of Queen Victoria
- Inscription “LAGOS”
- Denomination “1s” (1 shilling)
- Perforations consistent with late 19th-century issues
- Often listed in stamp catalogues under Lagos (e.g., SG catalogue numbers for the era such as SG 26).
🧾 Catalogue Info
- SG21–26 (1884–86 Lagos definitive set) includes values up to 1 shilling (with SG 26 often the 1s).
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.