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2c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 103). Original gum, intense shade and impression on bright paper, well-balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE. With 1991 and 2003 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (OGh, VF-XF 85; SMQ price $5,500.00). Only 979 sold. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3521 |
US$2,900.00 |
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2c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 103). Original gum, lightly hinged, well-centered with wide margins all around, sharp proof-like impression on fresh and bright paper EXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING STAMP IN SUPERB CONDITION. ONE OF THE MOST ELUSIVE OF THE 1861-66 RE-ISSUES IN THIS QUALITY. Only 979 sold. With 2002 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 668 |
US$3,250.00 |
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2c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 103). Original gum, single hinge mark, intense shade and proof-like impression, remarkably choice centering with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT BLACK JACK RE-ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. — THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED. With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ value $12,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only five others share this grade. Only 979 sold. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 667 |
US$6,250.00 |
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1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 2¢ black (103), o.g., lightly hinged, gorgeous example of this scarce re-issued Black Jack, with large margins and dazzling rich color, few are choice and sound like this stamp, Very Fine, only 979 examples were sold, 1994 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates. Scott $3,750. Estimate value $2,500 – 3,500. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3212 |
US$1,600.00 |
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1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 2¢ black (103), without gum, impressive example with resplendent color and sharp impression, Fine to Very Fine, scarce with only 979 sold, 1987 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,750. Estimate value $1,000 – 1,500. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 385 |
US$1,400.00 |
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Scott #103, 2c Black re-issue, an exceedingly choice mint example of this rare and popular re-issue, marvelously fresh and crisp, incredibly intense color and a razor-sharp impression on bright paper, large margins all around, full o.g., light h.r, extremely fine for this; only 979 sold; 1991 and 2003 PF certificates and a 2009 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $5,500.00). Spink Shreves Galleries, Aug 2013, Sale 144, Lot 148 |
US$2,900.00 |
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2c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 103). Unused (no gum), detailed impression, some staining, otherwise Very Fine, with 1962 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 227 |
US$800.00 |
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2c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 103). Original gum, h.r., detailed impression, thin spot, diagonal crease, reperfed at right, Fine appearance Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 226 |
US$650.00 |
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United States 1875 Re-Issue of the 1861-66 Issue 1875 2c black, black cancel, well centered, just slightly to right, nice color, couple of shorter perfs at left, otherwise fine, with clear 1979 and 1992 Philatelic Foundation Certificates. There are only 24 recorded used examples, making this an exceedingly rare stamp Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2013, Sale 201307, Lot 26 |
US$4,000.00 |
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2c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 103). Original gum, intense shade and impression on crisp paper, outstanding centering with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. 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. Ex Whitman. With 1995 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (OGph, XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $12,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded to an original gum example, and it has been equaled by only four others. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 89 |
US$8,000.00 |
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United States 1875 Re-Issue of the 1861-66 Issue 1875 2c black, unused without gum, well centered, sharp impression, small crease and tear at left, v.f. appearance, only 979 issued, with 1987 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, May 2013, Sale 201305, Lot 73 |
US$500.00 |
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1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 2¢ black (Scott 103), o.g., previously hinged, incredibly fresh and choice example of this scarce 1875 re-issue, with captivating color and impression, flawless condition, Fine to Very Fine, only 979 issued, 1975 P.F. certificate. Scott $3,750. Estimate price $2,000 – 3,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 126 |
US$1,400.00 |
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2c Black, Re-Issue (Scott 103). Original gum, intense shade and impression on bright paper VERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT “BLACK JACK” RE-ISSUE. Only 979 sold. With 1999 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1349 |
US$3,250.00 |
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o U.S.; General Issues, 1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 Issue, 2¢ Black, #103. Used, “thin at upper left”, rare item, Fine, PSAG (2012) cert. Scott $15,000. Only 979 issued . Estimate $3,000-3,500. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 455 |
US$3,450.00 |
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o U.S.; General Issues, 1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 Issue, 2¢ Black, #103. Duplex cancel, “tiny corner crease at upper right and nibbed perf at bottom”, rare used item, Fine to Very Fine appearance, PSAG (2012) cert. Scott $15,000. Only 979 issued . Estimate $4,000-5,000. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2013, Sale 96, Lot 454 |
US$5,635.00 |