US Stamp Prices Scott 103: 1875 2c Andrew Jackson Re-issue Without Grill. Page 1

2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Light cork cancel as found on some of the used 2c Black Jack Re-issue stamps, couple of trivial perf flaws FINE CENTERING AND RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT BLACK JACK RE-ISSUE. Our census of Scott 103 used, available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/103/103.pdf , contains 24 copies. This example is not included in our census.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 1107, Lot 220

Scott #103, 2c Black re-issue, attractive mint example of this rare re-issue, wonderfully rich deep fresh color and a prooflike impression, full o.g., l.h., attractive fine centering within large margins; only 979 sold; 2005 PF certificate.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jul 2015, Sale 151, Lot 94

2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Outstanding centering with wonderfully balanced margins, deep shade and detailed impression, lightly cancelled by duplex datestamp with “Mar. 5” date visible, two slightly shorter perfs at left not mentioned on accompanying P.F. certificate EXTREMELY FINE. THIS OUTSTANDING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT BLACK JACK RE-ISSUE HAS BEEN GRADED XF 90 BY P.S.E., WHICH IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED. ONLY 24 USED EXAMPLES ARE CONTAINED IN OUR CENSUS AND THE EXAMPLE OFFERED HERE IS UNQUESTIONABLY ONE OF THE FINEST EXTANT. Our Our census of Scott 103 used, available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/ dynamic/census/103/103.pdf ,contains 24 copies. However, of these only five or six have centering we would consider Very Fine, and perhaps a couple others could be considered Extremely Fine. Several of the possibly sound examples have not been examined in decades and may in fact not be sound. The example offered here, with wide balanced margins and a relatively light cancel, is a true condition rarity and clearly among the very finest examples known. Census No. 103-CAN-24. With 2014 P.F. certificate as sound. With 2013 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ value $52,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded to a used example and one of only three to achieve this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1106, Lot 3106

2c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 103). Mint N.H., wide balanced margins all around, rich shade and sharp detailed impression on fresh paper EXTREMELY FINE GEM. THE ONLY 2-CENT “BLACK JACK” RE-ISSUE CERTIFIED AS MINT-NEVER HINGED BY EITHER THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION OR PROFESSIONAL STAMP EXPERTS. This remarkable stamp is graded XF-Superb 95 by P.S.E., which is the highest grade awarded to any original-gum No. 103. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (OGnh, XF-Superb 95). P.S.E. does not price this issue Mint N.H.. SMQ for hinged 95 is $13,000.00.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2015, Sale 1100, Lot 25

103TC4, 1861-66 2c Jackson, ‘Atlanta’ trial color proofs on card, reprinted in set of five colors on thin card for 1881 International Cotton Exhibition in Atlanta, GA, Very Fine set (Scott price $875)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2015, Sale 3007, Lot 3025

2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Large part original gum, crisp impression, wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT “BLACK JACK” RE-ISSUE. Only 979 sold. With 1981 P.F. certificate which states “part o.g.”. Scott Retail as original gum

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 201

2c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 103). Block of four, original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and proof-like impression, single short perf at lower right, faint corner crease at upper right and a few rejoined perfs at right FINE-VERY FINE APPEARANCE. ONE OF TWO RECORDED BLOCKS OF THE 2-CENT “BLACK JACK” RE-ISSUE 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. The other recorded block is part of the famous Caspary set of 1861 Re-Issue blocks and is, for all practical purposes, unavailable to collectors as an individual block. With 1972 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 200

1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 2¢ black, “Atlanta” Trial Color Plate Proof on Card. Complete set of 5 colors, all with four margins, mostly extra large, rich vibrant color; green tiny stain at top, still a Very Fine set. Scott No. 103TC; $875.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1823

United States 1875 Re-Issue of the 1861-66 Issue 1875 2c black, small part original gum, nicely centered, fresh color, v.f., only 979 issued, with 2011 graded (VF-XF 85) PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2015, Sale 201503, Lot 4

o 1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 2¢ black (103), beautifully centered, prooflike color and impression on bright paper. Light cancel. Extremely Fine. Scott price $15,000 A TRULY SUPERIOR EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE USED RE-ISSUE, OF WHICH 25 HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION. THIS IS EASILY ONE OF THE FOUR OR FIVE BEST SINGLES. Expertization: 2014 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2015, Sale 351, Lot 86

2c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 103). Unused (no gum), strong shade and clear impression, Fine, only 979 sold

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1092, Lot 1074

1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 2¢ black (Scott 103), o.g., lightly hinged, tremendously fresh example of this extremely elusive 1875 re-issue, large margins, choice centering and astounding fresh color are a few of this remarkable stamp’s attributes, Very Fine, only 979 were reportedly sold, 1987 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,750. Estimate $3,000 – 4,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1330

USA (Scott 103) 1875 RE-ISSUE OF 1861 ISSUE 2¢ BLACK Rich color and impression, original gum, previously hinged, small thin and a few short perfs at top, otherwise fine. (2013 PSAG Cert #0564781) Cat price $3750.

Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 721

2c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 103). Large part original gum, excellent centering, sharp impression VERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT “BLACK JACK” RE-ISSUE. Only 979 sold. With 2014 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1244

2c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 103). Part original gum (called “small part” on accompanying certificate), exceptionally wide margins all around, intense shade and impression EXTREMELY FINE. A WIDE-MARGINED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT “BLACK JACK” RE-ISSUE. Only 979 sold. With 2011 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1243