Northern Nigeria 1910-11 set of 11 to 10s, overprinted 'SPECIMEN', watermark MCA, SG28s/39s.
A very fine set with some of the values unmounted mint and the others with most original gum. Other than one shortish perforation on the 5s stamp, an exceptional quality set.
A scarce King Edward VII set, particularly in such fine condition.
"SPECIMEN" examples were used solely by postal administrations for reference purposes to help spot any attempted forgeries.
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £350.
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