U.S.; General Issues, 1873, 2¢ Brown, #157, l.h., great color and impression, gem, Very Fine, PSE (2006) cert., PSE (1997) cert. Scott $350. Estimate $170-200. Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2015, Sale 106, Lot 1512 |
US$207.00 | |
1873, 2¢ brown (Scott 157), o.g., very lightly hinged, a stunning top quality example of this tough stamp, with beautiful centering, extra large margins, and exuberant color, a wonderful showpiece, Extremely Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-90. SMQ $1,000 in the grade of XF-90. Scott $350. Estimate $750 – 1,000. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2015, Sale 669, Lot 2650 |
US$650.00 | |
2c Brown (Scott 157). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and proof-like impression, wide margins, reperfed at top (not noted on certificate), appears Very Fine, with 1992 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 298 |
US$250.00 | |
1873, 2¢ brown. O.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid evenly balanced margins, very fresh with rich deep color, an Extremely Fine gem, with 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 157; $350 for hinged. A STUNNING NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1873 2¢ CONTINENTAL BANKNOTE ISSUE. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 2161 |
US$725.00 | |
2c Brown (157). Mint N.H., wide margins and precise centering on brilliant white paper, deep rich color EXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1873 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE CO. ISSUE. Ex Curtis. With 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as hinged Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Feb 2015, Sale 1092, Lot 1127 |
US$1,200.00 | |
1873, 2¢ brown (Scott 157), o.g., lightly hinged, premium stamp with unusually large margins and vivid color, Fine to Very Fine, 1993 P.F. certificate. Scott $350. Estimate value $200 – 300. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2015, Sale 663, Lot 1396 |
US$300.00 | |
USA (Scott 157a) 1873 JACKSON BANKNOTE 2¢ BROWN, DOUBLE PAPER Deep shade, unused, no gum, minor flaws, fine appearance. CV for OG. (1990 PSE Cert #15284). Cat value $1500 for hinged Regency-Superior, Jan 2015, Sale 109, Lot 816 |
US$115.00 | |
2c Brown (Scott 157). Original gum, lightly hinged, extra wide top and bottom margins, deep rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 2012 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1327 |
US$250.00 | |
2c Brown (157). Mint N.H., wide balanced margins, rich color, certificate notes a tiny natural paper inclusion at top right, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.S.E. certificate, Scott Retail as hinged Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2014, Sale 1090, Lot 1326 |
US$400.00 | |
2c Brown, Half Used as 1c (Scott 157e). Right half, affixed partly on top of horizontal strip of four of 3c Green (158), tied by target cancels, “Hopkinton N.Y. Mar. 22” circular datestamp on registered cover to Bangor Mich., left 3c stamp small toned spot, left center 3c small tear and creases at bottom, cover slightly reduced at left, Very Fine appearing cover with the 2c bisect making up the 10c registry fee plus 3c rate, with 2004 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3419 |
US$375.00 | |
157, 1873 2c Brown,horizontal pair, deep rich color, o.g. (lh), F-VF, 2014 PF certificate (Scott price $725) H.R. Harmer, Oct 2014, Sale 3006, Lot 1218 |
US$350.00 | |
2c Brown (157). Horizontal strip of five with part imprint and plate no. 2 in top selvage, natural s.e. at left, slightly disturbed original gum, deep dark color, Very Good, a scarce plate number multiple, Scott Retail as two pairs and a single with no premium for the position Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2014, Sale 1077, Lot 148 |
US$250.00 | |
1873, 2¢ brown (Scott 157), o.g., very lightly hinged, wonderfully fresh and choice stamp in impeccable condition, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2005 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF-85 (1 of 2 examples attaining this grade, with only 11 others currently grading higher). Scott $350. Estimate price $400 – 600. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2116 |
US$400.00 | |
2c Brown (Scott 157). Original gum, intense shade and proof-like impression, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 147 |
US$275.00 | |
2c Brown (Scott 157). Jumbo balanced margins, rich color, bold strike of Shield fancy cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $95.00 as 90, $260.00 as 95) Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 383 |
US$110.00 | |