RED OVERPRINT: 'C.P.' on QV Perkins Bacon Large Star Wmk Rouletted 2d bright vermilion SG DO134, rouletting on all sides, a little oxidised & faded, large-part gum with 'W.T.W.' (guarantee?) handstamp on the reverse, Cat £1400. Rated RRRR. Ex Baron von Ferrary, Theodore Champion and Philip Croker. Chris Ceremuga Certificate (2009) states "extremely rare". The very fine 'Besancon' and Don Pearce mint examples sold for SFr1935 and $2275 (Sale 247 Lot 156) respectively. (Image1)
Estimate AU$500
Opening AU$ 380.00
Sold...AU$ 380.00
Closed..Dec-01-2025, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 262
Lot No: 178
Symbol: F
Cat No: DO134
RED OVERPRINT: 'C.P.' on QV Perkins Bacon Large Star Wmk Rouletted 2d bright vermilion SG DO134 singles 1) with Dropped 'C' in 'C.P.', an unusually large stamp, concealed repaired tear at left; and 2) with an obvious Double ('Kiss') Print of the Basic Stamp; GPO cds of 'AP16/68' & 'SP16/68' respectively. Scarce varieties. Ex Don Pearce: sold for $310 (Sale 247 Lot 159). [Date range for the normal stamp 2.4.1868 to 14.1.1869] (2) (Image1)
Estimate AU$240
Opening AU$ 180.00
Sold...AU$ 240.00
Closed..Dec-01-2025, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 262
Lot No: 179
Symbol: F
Cat No: DO136
RED OVERPRINT: 'C.P.' on QV Perkins Bacon Large Star Wmk Perf 11½-12½ 4d dull violet SG DO136, GPO cds of 'JA21/69, Cat £190. Rated RR; unrecorded unused. Chris Ceremuga Certificate (2019) states "very rare". The very fine 'Tamiami' and Don Pearce examples sold for $275 (Sale 136 Lot ) and $260 (Sale 247 Lot 161) respectively. [Date range 15.10.1868 to 29.4.1869] (Image1)
Estimate AU$200
Opening AU$ 150.00
Sold...AU$ 210.00
Closed..Dec-01-2025, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 262
Lot No: 180
Symbol: F
Cat No: DO136
RED OVERPRINT: 'C.P.' on QV Perkins Bacon Large Star Wmk Perf 11½-12½ 4d deep bright purple SG DO136 block of 4, cut from the sheet well clear of the design at top & right, a trifle aged, GPO cds of 'AP29/69', Cat £760+ for singles. Rated RR+ for singles; unrecorded unused. A marvellous and rare multiple. Ex Don Pearce: sold for $3475 (Sale 247 Lot 163). [Date range 15.10.1868 to 29.4.1869] (Image1)
Estimate AU$3,000
Opening AU$ 2,300.00
Sold...AU$ 2,300.00
Closed..Dec-01-2025, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 2300
Sale No: 262
Lot No: 181
Symbol: *
Cat No: DO135
RED OVERPRINT: 'C.P.' on QV Perkins Bacon Large Star Wmk Rouletted 6d dull blue SG DO135, rouletting on all sides, minor separation fault at upper-left, large-part gum with a diagonal mark that is not a crease, Cat £1200. Rated RRR. Ex Colonel Harry Napier (II). Chris Ceremuga Certificate (2019) states "extremely rare". The very similar 'Besancon' example sold for SFr1570. (Image1)
Estimate AU$1,500
Opening AU$ 1,150.00
Sold...AU$ 1,200.00
Closed..Dec-01-2025, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 262
Lot No: 182
Symbol: G
Cat No: DO135
RED OVERPRINT: 'C.P.' on QV Perkins Bacon Large Star Wmk Rouletted 6d dull blue SG DO135, rouletting on all sides, indistinct numeral cancel, Cat £150. Rated RR. (Image1)
Estimate AU$150
Opening AU$ 115.00
Sold...AU$ 135.00
Closed..Dec-01-2025, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 135
Sale No: 262
Lot No: 183
Symbol: F
Cat No: DO135
RED OVERPRINT: 'C.P.' on QV Perkins Bacon Large Star Wmk Rouletted 6d dull blue SG DO135 horizontal pair, rouletting on all sides and between the units, very fine GPO cds of 'AP24/68' (in the first month of issue), Cat £300+ for singles. Rated RR+. A rare multiple. Ex Don Pearce: sold for $895 (Sale 247 Lot 164). [Date range 24.4.1868 to -.3.1871] (Image1)
