Niger Coast 1893 ½d on 2½d purple/blue, SG25 Northern Rhodesia stamps is drawn in blue ballpoint

is drawn in blue ballpoint pen on a sheet

1972 edition of Time Magazine

Some minor gum disturbance

Trace of gum toning as often seen for this issue

Niger Coast 1893 ½d on 2½d purple/blue, SG25 Northern Rhodesia stamps is drawn in blue ballpointNiger Coast 1893 (Dec) 'Half Penny' on 2d purple blue, type 8 surcharge in vermilion, Old Calabar provisional, SG25. A very fine mint example with original gum. A very scarce stamp, particular in such quality. The main post office of Niger Coast Protectorate was established at Old Calabar in November 1891. Initially, British postage stamps were used. In July 1892, they were overprinted with "BRITISH PROTECTORATE OIL RIVERS". A pressing need for half