US Stamp Values Scott 103: 1875 2c Andrew Jackson Re-issue Without Grill. Page 4

1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 2¢ black (Scott 103), large part o.g., handsome appearing example of this scarce 1875 Re-issue, brilliant color and nice big margins; two tiny holes and two tiny tears at top, otherwise Fine, only 979 were issued, 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,750. Estimate value $500 – 750.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2012, Sale 633, Lot 404

2c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 103). Unused (no gum), intense shade on crisp paper, Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1633

2c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 103). Unused (no gum), intense shade on bright paper, tiny tear inside perf hole at right, otherwise Very Fine, with 2012 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1632

2c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 103). Unused (no gum), attractive margins, Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1631

2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Choice centering for this difficult issue, intense shade and impression on bright paper, neat strike of oval grid duplex cancel of New York VERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN EXTREMELY RARE SOUND AND CENTERED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT BLACK JACK RE-ISSUE. ONLY 23 USED EXAMPLES ARE CONTAINED IN OUR CENSUS AND THE EXAMPLE OFFERED HERE IS UNQUESTIONABLY ONE OF THE FINEST. The 2c Re-Issue was printed from a new plate of 100 subjects, compared to the original plate of 200 in two panes. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). Only 979 of the 2c were sold, the remaining 9,021 were destroyed on July 16, 1884. The 2c plate can be easily identified by a spot on the cheek (see illustration). Our census of Scott 103 used, available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/103/103.pdf , records 23 examples. It is known with a variety of cancels. Approximately half are sound. The stamp offered here, with a well-struck contemporary cancel, is one of the finest in existence. Census No. 103-CAN-06. With 2011 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80, SMQ $25,000.00)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 115

2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Intense shade on bright paper, unobtrusive strike of New York duplex cancel, unusually choice centering for this difficult issue EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL SOUND AND CENTERED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT BLACK JACK RE-ISSUE. ONLY 23 USED EXAMPLES ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS. The 2c Re-Issue was printed from a new plate of 100 subjects, compared to the original plate of 200 in two panes. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). Only 979 of the 2c were sold, the remaining 9,021 were destroyed on July 16, 1884. The 2c plate can be easily identified by a spot on the cheek. Our census of Scott 103 used, available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/103/103.pdf , records 23 examples. It is known with a variety of cancels. Approximately half are sound. The stamp offered here, with a well-struck contemporary cancel, is arguably the finest example known. In fact, we believe the P.S.E. should have graded this stamp XF-Superb 95, but used 1861-66 Re-Issues are frequently penalized by the P.S.E. for having hallmark genuine duplex or oval cancellations. Census No. 103-CAN-22. With 2005 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, SMQ $52,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares this grade.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2012, Sale 1034, Lot 114

United States 1875 Re-Issue of the 1861-66 Issue 1875 2c black, unused without gum, beautiful color and sharp impression, fine, with 2005 PSE cert., only 979 issued

Cherrystone Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 201210, Lot 77

1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 2¢ black (103), bright, fresh and nearly perfectly centered with large margins, a sharp, prooflike impression and full, lightly hinged original gum; Extremely Fine to Superb. Only 979 were issued. SMQ $12,000. Scott $3,750 A CHOICE BLACK JACK RE-ISSUE; ONE OF ONLY SIX AT THIS GRADE, WITH NOT A SINGLE EXAMPLE GRADED HIGHER. Expertization: 2002 PF and 2005 PSE Certificates, the latter graded XF-Sup 95.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 135

United States 1875 Re-Issue of the 1861-66 Issue 1875 2c black, deep rich color, wide margins, hinge remnant, fresh and fine, only 979 issued, with 1968 and 1987 PFCs

Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2012, Sale 201206, Lot 51

2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Neat strike of “4” numeral oval grid cancel and New York duplex datestamp, intense shade and detailed impression, choice centering for this difficult issue VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A SCARCE SOUND AND CENTERED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT BLACK JACK RE-ISSUE. ONLY 23 USED EXAMPLES ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS. The 2c Re-Issue was printed from a new plate of 100 subjects, compared to the original plate of 200 in two panes. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). Only 979 of the 2c were sold, the remaining 9,021 were destroyed on July 16, 1884. The 2c plate can be easily identified by a spot on the cheek (see illustration). Our census of Scott 103 used, shown at left and available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/103/103.pdf , records 23 examples. It is known with a variety of cancels. Approximately half are sound. The stamp offered here, with a well-struck contemporary cancel, is centered better than most. Census No. 103-CAN-01. With 1983 and 2009 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 171

2c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 103). Unused (no gum), intense shade on bright paper, fresh and Very Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 279

1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 2¢ black (103), nicely centered with a finely etched impression and nearly full original gum, large part o.g., wonderfully fresh and F.-V.F. Only 979 issued. Scott value $3,750 Expertization: 1967 PF Certificate as “part o.g.”.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2012, Sale 344, Lot 4304

() 1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 2¢ black (103), beautifully centered with a razor-sharp impression, unused without gum, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Only 979 issued. Scott $1,750 Expertization: 1988 PF Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 199

1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 2¢ black (103), nicely centered, sharp impression and bright paper, o.g., fresh and Fine. Scott value $3,750 Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 198

U.S.; General Issues, 1875 Re-Issue of 1861-67 Issue, 2¢ Black, #103. “Part o.g.”, well centered for issue, Fine to Very Fine, PF (1985) cert. Scott $3,750. , 979 issued . Estimate value $1,100-1,200.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2012, Sale 92, Lot 910