Day 3 - Great Britain, British Colonies, Pre-Union South Africa - the Besançon Collection (Part Ii)

1877/79: ½ d. on 1 d. yellow, unused examples (4) and an unused block of twelve, used examples (6) with varieties on most, incl. "Overprint Inverted" unused and used (2), two with certs. BPA, "Overprint Double" used (cert. RPSL) and a further example cancelled at Rorke's Drift, 'S' and 'T' of POSTAGE omitted varieties used and the latter variety also unused, the charming block of twelve with opt. shifted to left and of bright colour; 1 d. on 6 d. violet unused, 1 d. on 6 d. rose unused and a useed example with variety "Overprint Double, One Inverted". Generally fine, a scarce group (15 items) Gi = £ 2'600+.
Catalogue 247: Pre-Union South Africa