1885 (19 Jun) envelope from Rustenburg to Greytown, bearing 1883 re-issue 3d pale red (straight-edge at right) & 1885 Vurtheim 1d, both cancelled by '3' in concentric rings, showing despatch c.d.s. and, on reverse, Pretoria (23.6), Newcastle (29.6), Dundee (30.6), Helpmakaar (2.7) and arrival (2.7) d/stamps; the envelope a little soiled. A scarce mixed-issue franking. (Image)

Large (predominantly U) duplicated accumulation in stock book incl. 1885-93 issues to 5s (10), 10s (2), Surchs, 1894 & 1895-96 issues, VRI ovpts range, KEVII to 10s (4) etc, much to sort for postmarks & varieties, fair to fine. (Image)

1903 CCA set optd SPECIMEN, fine M, gum slightly toned, SG.256s/9s. Cat. £275 (Image)