1888-93 1/2d to 5s set of the overprinted values handstamped "Specimen" in violet (type NA1), mint with gum (only the 1s is mounted), well centred and fresh colour, scarce complete set (SG £700). (Image)

1888-1894, Selection of mint stamps (13) comprising SG3 to SG7, SG10 (Zululand overprints), and SG22s-SG28s (Specimen overprints) (11), in fine to very fine condition (SG £752). (Image)

1894-96 £1 purple on red mint n.h. strip of five with "SPECIMEN" overprint, a few tiny specks of paper adherence on reverse, very fine and fresh. (Image)

1895 (Jul 5) OHMS imprinted envelope sent registered from Eshowe to Johannesburg, franked with 1894 1/2d dull-green, 2 1/2d d dull mauve and ultramarine and 6d dull mauve and black tied by cds, Durban transit JY 8 and Johannesburg registered oval dated JY 10 to back, a fine and scarce cover. (Image)

1895 (Dec 31) Envelope sent from Eshowe to London, franked with 1888 1/2 vermilion overprinted Zululand together with 1994 1/2d dull-green horizontal pair and 1d dull mauve tied by cds, Durban transit JA 1 and London arrival JA 26 to back, 'The Natal Bank' wax seal to backflap, has vertical filing crease down the left side not affecting stamps, otherwise very fine, a scarce combination on a commercial cover, ex "Besançon". (Image)

1896 (Sep 19), 1d red reply postal stationery card sent to Johannesburg cancelled by the rare "N'Kandhla" cds, some light foxing, otherwise a scarce use of this stationery. (Image)