Price of US Stamp Scott 157: 1873 2c Andrew Jackson Continental Bank Note. Page 2

2c Brown, Ribbed Paper (157 var). Wide balanced margins and superb centering, lovely deep rich color, bright red circle of wedges cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; unpriced in SMQ on this paper or with red cancel)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 384

1873, 2¢ brown (157), lovely top margin single with imprint “No. ” and letter, o.g., lightly hinged, large margins and brilliant fresh color, eye catching example of this tough stamp; slight diagonal crease in selvage only not affecting the stamp, Very Fine, 1984 P.F. certificate. Scott $325. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 161

157, 1873 2c Brown,deep color and impression, huge jumbo margins all around, o.g., Very Fine and choice, 2012 PF certificate (Scott price $350)

H.R. Harmer, Nov 2013, Sale 3004, Lot 1118

2c Brown (157). Mint N.H., wide margins and precise centering on brilliant white paper, deep rich color, Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as hinged

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 737

2c Brown (Scott 157). Original gum, almost perfect centering, rich color, Extremely Fine, with copy of 1988 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 294

United States 1870-73 Banknote Issues 1873 2c brown, never hinged, nice color, fine, with 1999 PFC (catalogue value for hinged)

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2013, Sale 201307, Lot 45

2c Brown (157). Mint N.H., wide margins and precise centering, deep rich color, Extremely Fine, with 1998 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail as hinged

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 143

2c Brown (Scott 157). Original gum, h.r., rich color, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1419

2c Brown (Scott 157). Original gum with only a faint hinge mark, attractive margins and beautiful deep color, Very Fine, surprisingly scarce shade, with 2004 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1732

2c Brown (Scott 157). Rich color, wide margins and choice centering, cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $260.00), only three have graded higher

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3254

2c Brown, Double Paper (Scott 157a). Wide margins and beautiful centering, rich color, lightly cancelled, Extremely Fine, an outstanding example of this scarce variety, with 2000 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90, unpriced in SMQ)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2012, Sale 1032, Lot 3255

1873, 2¢ brown (Scott 157), lovely example, radiant rich color, quite elusive when found in this choice condition, o.g., previously hinged, Very Fine, 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott $350. Estimate price $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1067

1873, 2¢ brown (Scott 157), wonderfully rich color, choice well margined stamp, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2012 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $350. Estimate price $250 – 350.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2012, Sale 632, Lot 1068

2c Brown (Scott 157). Perfectly centered with Jumbo margins all around, deep rich color and proof-like impression, part of circular datestamp at upper left and part of oval registry cancel at upper right still leaves design clearly visible, Extremely Fine Gem, a phenomenal stamp in every respect, ex Hinrichs, with 1999 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo, unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $750.00 as 98), this is the highest grade awarded to date and it is the only example to achieve this grade

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 66

2c Brown, Double Impression (157d). Dramatic and strong double impression of the entire design, rich color, light face-free strike of red circular datestamp, tiny perf thin and corner perf crease at bottom left not mentioned on accompanying certificate VERY FINE AND CHOICE. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED DOUBLE IMPRESSION OF THE 1873 2-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE. THE IMPRESSIONS ARE DRAMATIC AND BOTH ARE CLEARLY DISTINGUISHABLE, AND ITS APPEARANCE IS ENHANCED BY THE UNOBTRUSIVE BUT CLEARLY VISIBLE RED COLORED CANCELLATION. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST STRIKING DOUBLE IMPRESSIONS OF ANY ISSUE WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED. Our list of double impressions is included as an appendix to this catalogue. Most double impressions occur when the first impression is made and found to be inadequate. The paper is then put in the press a second time, when it receives the heavier impression. It is a common misconception that the weaker impression is the second one. For most double impressions the alignment between the two impressions is only slightly off, which can cause a blurring effect. In the case of the unique example offered here, there is a clear separation between both impressions. It is not only unique, but it is also one of the finest examples of a double impression. Ex Stephen Brown and Drucker. Noted in Brookman on p. 246, where he calls it “a striking double impression, cancelled in red”. With 1984 P.F. certificate. Scott Catalogue value is outdated.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2012, Sale 1027, Lot 67