BLACK OVERPRINT: 'H.' on QV De La Rue Crown/SA Wmk Perf 10 2d dull orange SG DO258, an unusually large example from the left of the sheet with vertical marginal watermark lines at left, apparently imperforate at left but possibly with perfs removed, light GPO cds of 'AP10/73', undercatalogued at £200. Rated R. The very fine 'Besancon' and Don Pearce examples sold for SFr205 and $455 (Sale 247 Lot 376) respectively. [Date range -.11.1872 to 24.3.1874] (Image1)
Estimate AU$350
Opening AU$ 270.00
Sold...AU$ 270.00
Closed..Dec-01-2025, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 270
Sale No: 262
Lot No: 359
Symbol: F
Cat No: DO258
BLACK OVERPRINT: 'H.' on QV De La Rue Crown/SA Wmk Perf 10 2d dull orange SG DO258, fine GPO cds of 'FE18/74', Cat £200. Rated R. Superb. The very fine 'Besancon' and Don Pearce examples sold for SFr205 and $455 (Sale 247 Lot 376) respectively. [Date range -.11.1872 to 24.3.1874] (Image1)
Estimate AU$400
Opening AU$ 300.00
Sold...AU$ 300.00
Closed..Dec-01-2025, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 262
Lot No: 360
Symbol: F
BLACK OVERPRINT: 'H.' on QV Perkins Bacon Large Star Wmk Irregular Compound Perf 11½-12½x11½-12½x10x11½-12½ 4d deep purple, extensive thinning but of fine facial appearance, light indistinct cds. Unlisted by Ron Butler and the only recorded example so it should be rated RRRRRR. Ex Don Pearce: sold for $2635 (Sale 247 Lot 378). At page 99, Ron Butler states "Only local correspondence was envisaged and there was only one denomination [the 2d]". However, he provides no authority for either assertion. In any event, 4d was for double-rate domestic letters, so allocation of 4d stamps should not be surprising. (Image1)
