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2c Black, Laid Paper (73g). Showing clear horizontal laid lines, centered to bottom right, tied by light strike of Vermont town datestamp and fancy cork cancel on piece, few slightly nibbed perfs at right not mentioned on accompanying certificate, partly lifted to confirm the paper’s characteristics FINE APPEARANCE. THE 2-CENT BLACK JACK ON LAID PAPER IS ONE OF THE RAREST BLACK JACK VARIETIES. ONLY FOUR COPIES HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED AS GENUINE BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION. The 2c Black Jack on laid paper is one of the rarest production varieties (as opposed to a plate variety). The other rare Scott-listed variety is printed on both sides (offered in the previous lot). Our census of this variety, illustrated below and available at our website at http://siegelauctions.com/dynamic/census/73g/73g.pdf , records just four used copies. None is known unused. Census No. 73g-CAN-01. Ex Metzger. With 1969 and 2002 P.F. certificates. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2012, Sale 1024, Lot 126 |
US$2,100.00 |
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United States 1861-66 Issue 1861 2c black, one and a half stamps tied on cover by Sept.2, 64 manuscript canc. paying the 3c rate on cover to Columbia Co, N.Y., additional ms notations on reverse, penciled “guaranteed used as 3c rate J.M. Bartels”, fine and rare cover, with 1971 PFC Cherrystone Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 201204, Lot 53 |
US$900.00 |
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1863, 2¢ black (Scott 73), o.g., never hinged, extraordinary example, extremely well centered amid nicely balanced margins, bold rich color, incredible mint stamp in a remarkable state of preservation; tiny corner crease at top right, Extremely Fine, 2012 PF Certificate and photocopy of 2004 P.F. certificate for block of six, from which this stamp was taken. Scott $375 for hinged Estimate value $300 – 400. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2012, Sale 629, Lot 187 |
US$600.00 |
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2c Black (Scott 73). Block of four, original gum, small h.r., crisp impression, few toned spots mostly on bottom stamps, otherwise Fine-Very Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 225 |
US$375.00 |
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2c Black (Scott 73). Block of four, original gum, h.r., beautiful shade and impression, light vertical creases, Fine-Very Fine appearance, an attractive block Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 224 |
US$475.00 |
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2c Black (73). Block of 21, original gum, generally h.r. except few lightly hinged, bright shade, few perf separations sensibly reinforced, toned spots affect two stamps at upper left, vertical crease affects fourth row, diagonal crease and perf flaw affects top right stamp FINE-VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE BLOCK OF 21 OF THE 1863 2-CENT BLACK JACK ISSUE. Scott Retail as blocks of four, pairs and single Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1021, Lot 223 |
US$3,250.00 |
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2c Black (Scott 73). Unusually wide margins for this tightly-spaced issue, beautifully centered, clear impression, Extremely Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 402 |
US$110.00 |
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2c Black (73). Wide margins to touching at left, bold strike of green cancel, Fine, a rare colored cancel on the Black Jack, with 1987 P.F. certificate, the Scott Specialized Catalogue applies a premium for the green cancel that is more than 10x the value of the used stamp Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2012, Sale 1019, Lot 403 |
US$350.00 |
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1863, 2¢ black (Scott 73), o.g., never hinged, extraordinary example, extremely well centered amid nicely balanced margins, bold rich color, incredible mint stamp in a remarkable state of preservation, Extremely Fine, photocopy of 2004 P.F. certificate for block of six, from which this stamp was taken. Scott $375 for hinged Estimate price $600 – 800. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 254 |
US$900.00 |
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1863, 2¢ black (Scott 73), o.g., very lightly hinged, outstanding well centered example of this popular stamp, especially rich color with detailed impression, simply gorgeous, Extremely Fine, photocopy of 2004 P.F. certificate for block of six, from which this stamp was taken. Scott $375 Estimate price $300 – 400. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Jan 2012, Sale 628, Lot 255 |
US$275.00 |
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2c Black (Scott 73). Choice centering with well-balanced margins, intense shade and impression, unobtrusive strike of cork cancel, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp, with 2001 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2011, Sale 1017, Lot 530 |
US$130.00 |
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2c Black (Scott 73). Fine centering, excellent strike of green quartered cork cancel, rare colored cancel on Black Jack, also incl. 3c Rose No. 65 with light green target cancel, 2002 and 2000 P.F. certificates respectively Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1204 |
US$850.00 |
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2c Black (Scott 73). Horizontal pair, original gum, right stamp diagonal crease, couple other inconsequential flaws, otherwise Fine Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1203 |
US$225.00 |
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2c Black (Scott 73). Original gum, faintly hinged, appears Mint N.H., unusually well-centered, Extremely Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2011, Sale 1014, Lot 1202 |
US$800.00 |
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o 1863, 2¢ black (73), precisely centered within balanced margins, deeply etched impression on crisp paper, fresh and Extremely Fine. Scott $65 Expertization: 1995 P.F. Certificate. Matthew Bennett International, Sep 2011, Sale 338, Lot 1752 |
US$240.00 |