US Stamps Value Scott 193: 1880 2c Andrew Jackson Bank Note Special Printing. Page 1

2c Black Brown, Special Printing (193). Without gum as issued, natural s.e. at right with part arrow at bottom, deep rich color VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT BLACK BROWN 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our census of Scott 193 contains 48 certified examples, of which almost half have faults. Census No. 193-UNC-36. With 1996 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2015, Sale 1096, Lot 345

2c Black Brown, Special Printing (193). Without gum as issued, deep rich color and detailed impression, thin spots and short perf at top VERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our recently updated census records for Scott 193 contain 48 certified examples, of which almost half have faults. Unpublished Census No. 193-UNC-13. Small blue backstamp. With 1990 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 324

1880 Special Printing, 2¢ black brown (Scott 193), without gum as issued, a sensational example of this extremely rare 2¢ soft paper Special Printing, featuring mouth-watering rich color and finely detailed impression, in an magnificent state of preservation; thin spot and slightly shorter perf at top but all others complete which is often not the case, Fine, the majority of the 47 examples that are known to exist are faulty from one degree to another, 1990 P.F. certificate. Scott $22,500. Estimate value $6,000 – 8,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 310

2c Black Brown, Plate Proof on India (193P3). Top right “American Bank Note Company” imprint, plate no. 412 and half arrow block of fourteen on original card backing, rich color, Extremely Fine, we have argued in the past and the Scott Specialized Catalogue now lists this plate block in the proof section under the Special Printing No. 193 (see our Sale 867, lot 1184 for a full description and explanation), we have offered examples of this printing only on card in the past, with 1973 P.F. certificate as 157P3 plate block, which at the time was the only available Scott number for this printing

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3239

2c Black Brown, Special Printing (193). Without gum as issued, deep rich color and detailed impression, exceptional centering with wide margins, couple tiny thins at top EXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 2-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our recently updated census records for Scott 193 contain 47 certified examples, of which almost half have faults (mostly thins, which are endemic to this soft porous paper). Of the sound examples, nearly all are centered to top or one side. The example offered here, with well-proportioned margins, is very desirable. Unpublished Census No. 193-UNC-18. Ex Peyton (Isleham). With 1986 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 778

1880 Special Printing, 2¢ black brown (193), without gum as issued, a sensational example of this extremely rare 2¢ soft paper Special Printing, featuring mouth-watering rich color and finely detailed impression, completely sound and choice, rare thus, this stamp, being completely sound is a true condition rarity in an magnificent state of preservation, Fine, the majority of the 47 examples that are known to exist are faulty from one degree to another, 1990 P.F. certificate. Scott $22,500. Estimate value $7,500 – 10,000.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 405

2c Black Brown, Special Printing (193). Without gum as issued, perfs trimmed at right (possibly a natural straight edge), deep rich color on bright paper VERY FINE AND SCARCE EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. APPROXIMATELY 50 ARE KNOWN. Our comprehensive census records for Scott 193 contains 47 copies. Of these, only 26 are potentially sound — seven of the 26 have not been examined in decades and may no longer be sound. Unpublished Census No. 193-UNC-43. With 1968 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1037, Lot 1754

2c Black Brown, Special Printing (193). Without gum as issued, deep rich color and detailed impression, beautiful centering with wide margins EXTREMELY FINE. A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. SCARCE WITH SUCH WIDE MARGINS. Our recently updated census records for Scott 193 contain 47 certified examples, of which almost half half faults (mostly thins). Of the sound examples, nearly all are centered to top or one side. The example offered here, with well-proportioned margins, should be considered desirable. Unpublished Census No. 193-UNC-32. Ex Crocker. With 1971 and 2004 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (VF-XF 85, SMQ $34,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded — seven have been graded

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2012, Sale 1036, Lot 127

1880 Special Printing, 2¢ black brown (193), well centered with deep, dark color; without gum as issued, fresh and Very Fine. Scott price $25,000 A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 2¢ AMERICAN BANK NOTE CO. SPECIAL PRINTING, COMPLETELY SOUND AND MUCH BETTER CENTERED THAN MOST OF THE 50-60 COPIES BELIEVED TO EXIST. Expertization: 1992 PSE, 1979, 1992 & 2006 PF Certificates. Provenance: Little.

Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2012, Sale 345, Lot 227

1880 Special Printing, 2¢ black brown (193), beautifully centered and wonderfully fresh with deep, dark color and a sharp, prooflike impression, without gum as issued, Very Fine and choice. SMQ price $26,000. Scott $25,000 UNQUESTIONABLY ONE OF THE FINEST OF THE ESTIMATED 50-60 TO HAVE SURVIVED. PSE HAS GRADED ONLY ONE EXAMPLE HIGHER, THAT BEING JUST AN 85. Expertization: 2009 PSE Certificate grade VF 80.

Matthew Bennett International, Feb 2012, Sale 340, Lot 288

2c Black Brown, Special Printing (193). Without gum as issued, deep rich color, wide margins VERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE SPECIAL PRINTING. SCARCE WITH SUCH WIDE MARGINS. Our recent review of records at the Philatelic Foundation found less than 50 certified examples of Scott 193. Our comprehensive census records for Scott 193 contains 47 copies. Of these, only 26 are potentially sound — eight of the 26 have not been examined in decades and may no longer be sound. Unpublished Census No. 193-UNC-30. Ex “Newport”. With 1949 and 2008 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2011, Sale 1010, Lot 70

1880 Special Printing, 2¢ black brown (193), choice centering with large balanced margins and characteristic deep, rich color; without gum as issued, an Extremely Fine gem. Scott $27,500 UNQUESTIONABLY ONE OF THE FINEST OF ONLY ABOUT 50 EXAMPLES RECORDED. Expertization: 1973 & 1993 PF Certificates.

Matthew Bennett International, Mar 2011, Sale 336, Lot 1210

2c Black Brown, Special Printing (193). Without gum as issued, deep rich color, wide margins, trivial natural inclusion in left margin at center VERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE SPECIAL PRINTING. SCARCE WITH SUCH WIDE MARGINS. Our recent review of records at the Philatelic Foundation found less than 50 certified examples of Scott 193. Ex Chapin and Hoffman. With 1993 and 2003 P.F. certificates.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2010, Sale 997, Lot 5613

2c Black Brown, Special Printing (193). Without gum as issued, deep rich color and detailed impression, 3mm thin at top right edge, 5mm thin at upper left corner VERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. A NEWLY-DISCOVERED COPY. Our recently updated census records for Scott 193 contain 48 certified examples, of which almost half have faults (mostly thins). Unpublished Census No. 193-UNC-48. With 2009 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1618

2c Black Brown, Special Printing (193). Without gum as issued, deep rich color and detailed impression, three unusually wide margins VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1880 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY SPECIAL PRINTING. Our recently updated census records for Scott 193 contain 47 certified examples, of which almost half half faults (mostly thins). Of the sound examples, nearly all are centered to top or one side. The example offered here, with wide margins, should be considered desirable. Unpublished Census No. 193-UNC-35. With 1975 and 2001 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3193