Vintage Nigeria - Niger Coast and Lagos stamps

A Legacy of West African History This hand-curated archive features authentic vintage postage stamps from the formative territories of Nigeria, including the Niger Coast Protectorate and the Colony of Lagos. The collection documents the early postal history of the region, featuring the transition from early overprints to the classic "Key Type" designs of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. These artifacts represent the foundational years of British administration in West Africa, showcasing intricate engraving, royal portraits, and the unique philatelic identity of the Niger Delta and the Gulf of Guinea.

Archive Features:

• 100% Authentic: Original vintage postage stamps—strictly no digital reproductions or modern prints.

• Philatelic Significance: A rare selection of early issues from separate colonial jurisdictions prior to the unification of Nigeria.

• Historical Record: A significant addition for collectors of African and British Commonwealth history, capturing the heritage of the Niger Coast and Lagos through their primary postal artifacts.

Every set is unique and includes our guarantee of authenticity. Shipped worldwide from the UK.

Set1:QV_NC_Full £49
Original issue full-colour Queen Victoria issue
Set2:QV_NC_Half £25
Original issue full colour Queen Victoria issue
Set3:Lagos+Niger_1 £25
Queen Victoria stamps from Lagos and Niger Coast
Set4:Lagos+Niger_2 £25
Queen Victoria stamps from Lagos and Niger Coast
Set5:Lagos_mix1 £18
Queen Victoria stamps from Lagos and Niger Coast
Set6:Lagos_mix2 £20
Queen Victoria stamps from Lagos and Niger Coast
Set7:Lagos_mix3 £18
Queen Victoria stamps from Lagos and Niger Coast
Set8:southNigeria £20
Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, and King George V stamps from southern Nigeria
Set9:north_south £18
King Edward 7 and King George 5 mixed stamps from Northern Nigeria and Southern Nigeria