1887-1961 used collection (20) on stock cards, comprising 1887 1s to £5 keyplate issues used (the £5 damaged), 1903 Cape Standing £5 green overprinted 'BECHUANALAND/ PROECTORATE' in block font (a rarity), KEVII 5s lilac & black, pair fine used on piece, KGV 1914 opts on South Africa (6) including 10s block of four, 1922 1d red (creased) and 2s6d orage & green, and QEII 1955 £1 green & black and 1961 R10 on £5 orange & black. A good representative lot. (Image)

1897 'Tati Concessions' elephant set of 6 to £5, wmk rosette, unmounted o.g. Gum creasing (as often affects this issue,) still very fine appearance with wonderfully fresh colours, the £5 notably very over-inked at upper right. An iconic and desirable set. (Image)

1897 'Tati Concessions' 10s Green and £1 grey-blue, tied to small piece by complete 'THE TATI CONCESSIONS LTD/ MATEBELELAND'' oval hs in Violet, offered with 1s red similarly cancelled. A rare trio, the high values of this set most elusive in used condition. (Image)