1898-1900 ½a black on greenish grey paper complete sheet of twenty (4 x 5, narrow imperforate margins), unmounted o.g. (odd adhesions). Toned, with peripheral faults, almost complete central separation, and a few surface scuffs, still a rare and interesting item. R2/3 shows variety HAEF for HALF. SG 3, £760+ (Image)

1901-02 ½a black on pale grey paper, horizontal pair, right stamp with R3/2 variety BFLA, part o.g. Some toning, good appearance and scarce. SG 6/a, £435 (Image)

1901-02 ½a black on pale grey paper, complete sheet of sixteen (4 x 4, perforated margins), showing variety BFLA at R3/2, unmounted o.g. (odd adhesions). Overall toning, with streaky gum, still sound and rare as a sheet. SG 6/a, £925+ (Image)

1897-1904 valuable balance on leaves and stock cards, unused (with blocks of 19 and six, both showing R2/3 "HAEF" variety, few pairs) and used (including seven large pieces or covers), most SG numbers represented with 1a black on orange paper x 8, two 1a Receipt stamps, and occasional forgeries noted. Very mixed condition, as often with this state, but some fine, with cancellation interest. About 180 stamps in all, and an opportunity for study (Image)