CAPE OF GOOD HOPE: 1858 6d. pale rose-lilac (shades), four very close to large margins, lightly cancelled by ''CAPE TOWN'' cds. SG 7, £700; Est £150-£170 (Image)

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE: 1861 4d. pale bright blue, 'Woodblock', three just clear to good margins, used, leaving 'Hope's' profile clear, small corner crease to lower right, otherwise a presentable example. RPSL cert. 1990, SG 14b £3500; Est £350-£400 (Image)

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE: 1882-83 2d pale bistre variety "WATERMARK INVERTED" neatly cancelled with 'KIMBERLEY/MR 28/84' squared circle. Fine. SG 42w, £300; Est £120-£140 (Image)

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE: Mafeking 1900 1d deep blue "Major Goodyear" used by 'Mafeking MY 8 1900' cds and 3d pale blue "Baden Powell" small format used by 'Mafeking AP 28 1900' cds, fine duo SG 18,19 £850; Est £160-£200 (Image)