Stamps from Lagos catalogue

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Around 1860, this part of Africa, where Nigeria is now located, was occupied by the British navy as an anti-slavery measure. More

Around 1860, Lagos (now a city in Nigeria) was occupied by the British Navy as an anti-slavery measure. It was not until 1874 that the first stamps were issued. This continued until 1906 when the area, together with the Niger Coast and the Niger Protectorate, became the newly formed colony of South Nigeria. The stamps remained valid for use throughout South Nigeria.

Watermarks
Watermarks
Filigrees
Watermarks

F – Three filigranes used for the timbres of Lagos:
E – Three watermarks were used for the stamps of Lagos:

1) NL Crown CC
E Crown CC
F Couronne CC
D Krone CC

F En vigueur à partir du 10 juin 1874.
E In effect from 10th of June 1874.

F Filigree normal (right).
E Watermark normal (upright).

2) NL Crown CA (single)
E Crown CA (single)
F Couronne CA (simple)
D Krone CA (easy)

F En vigueur à partir de juin 1882.
E In effect from June 1882.

F Filigree normal (right).
E Watermark normal (upright).

3) NL Crown CA (multiple)
E Crown CA (multiple)
F Couronne CA (multiple)
D Krone CA (more)

F En vigueur à partir du 15 October 1904.
E In effect from 15th of October 1904.

F Filigree normal (right).
E Watermark normal (upright).

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