1888-97 Issues handstamped or overprinted "SPECIMEN", including 1888 unappropriated die 2d - £5 (ten values, missing the 1d, 2/-), 1891 Cape 1d and 2d with British Bechuanaland overprint reading upwards, Bechuanaland Protectorate 1897 ½d - 6d, etc. (20).

1937 Coronation set of three and 1938 KGVI ½d - 10/- set of eleven (with additional 2/6 - 10/-) all perfined "SPECIMEN", fine mint. S.G. 115/28s, £515. (17). Photo on Page 64. (Image1)

Revenues. 1931 Page from a Notarial Bond bearing two blocks of four of the c1930 South Africa £1 green and red Revenue overprinted "Bechuanaland Revenue Only." in two lines with 2mm spacing, all neatly pen cancelled, excellent colours, considered the finest piece bearing one of the scarcest Bechuanaland revenue stamps. Barefoot 53. Ex Springbett & Libra

Revenues. 1938 large part Notarial Bond bearing 23 1932 KGV £1 green and black revenues (including a few blocks), also Postage & Revenue 2/- (3), all neatly pen cancelled, one £1 with punch hole, otherwise fine, a spectacular and impressive revenue franking. Barefoot 64, £5,750. Ex Libra