US Stamps Values Scott Cat. 73: 1861 2c Andrew Jackson National Bank Note. Page 15

2c Black (Scott 73). Original gum, small h.r., bright shade, Very Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1356

2c Black (Scott 73). Bright shade, wide and balanced margins, neat strike of double-circle datestamp, fresh and Extremely Fine, one rarely sees a lightly-struck circular datestamp on a 2c Black Jack with such wide margins and perfect centering

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1358

2c Black (Scott 73). Choice centering, intense shade and proof-like impression on bright paper, nicely complemented by blue target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a stamp with great visual appeal

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 976, Lot 1357

2c Black, Die II, Small Die Proof on Wove (Scott 73aP2). Expertly removed from gray card backing, large margins, Very Fine, only 85 were produced

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1011

United States 1861-66 Issue 1861 2c black, block of four, well centered, bottom right stamp n.h., others l.h., top right stamp with tiny corner crease, otherwise a fresh and v.f. block, with photocopy of a 2004 PFC from which this came (catalogue value for hinged block of four)

Cherrystone Auctions, Jun 2009, Sale 200906, Lot 41

2c Black (Scott 73). Original gum, lightly hinged, crisp impression, choice centering with well-proportioned margins, Extremely Fine, with 1996 and 2002 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3075

2c Black (73). Mint N.H. and with selvage at top, bright shade and crisp impression, well-proportioned margins VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A SCARCE MINT NEVER-NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT BLACK JACK. With 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as hinged

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jan 2009, Sale 968, Lot 94

2c Black (Scott 73). Block of four, original gum, very lightly hinged, intense shade and proof-like impression, beautiful centering throughout, top left stamp trivial toned speck at right which may in fact be a natural inclusion EXTREMELY FINE. A STUNNING BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 2-CENT BLACK JACK ISSUE. THIS IS THE BEST-CENTERED BLOCK OF THIS ISSUE WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED. A review with Power Search failed to find another block that equals this in terms of centering or overall freshness. Ex Metzger and used as a frontispiece for his Black Jack exhibit collection. With 2002 P.F. certificate.

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jan 2009, Sale 968, Lot 95

UNITED STATES 1861-66 ISSUE 1861-66 2c black, large margins all around, v.f., canc. by black target and tied by neat Plymouth, NH Sept. 24 canc. on a buff, locally used cover

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2009, Sale 200901, Lot 92

UNITED STATES 1861-66 ISSUE 1861-66 2c black, vertical strip of three, h.r., fresh and fine

Cherrystone Auctions, Jan 2009, Sale 200901, Lot 90

o 1863, 2¢ black (Scott 73), cancelled by full strike of fancy starred shield, small thin, Very Fine appearance. Estimate 200 – 300 Expertization: 1989 P.S.E. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2008, Sale 330, Lot 1509

1863, 2¢ black (73), exceedingly well centered with strong color and impression, original gum, fresh and Very Fine. Scott price $400

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2008, Sale 330, Lot 1507

o 1863, 2¢ black (73 var.), perforation variety showing extra row of perfs on three sides from a shift in two directions, grid cancellation with part c.d.s., Very Fine and rare. Estimate 200 – 300

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2008, Sale 330, Lot 1508

o 1863, 2¢ black (Scott 73), bold strike of N.Y.C. circled star in paint red, corner flaw, F.-V.F. appearing, quite striking. Estimate 200 – 300

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2008, Sale 330, Lot 1512

o 1863, 2¢ black (73 var.), wide preprinting paper fold, target cancellation, Fine. Estimate 150 – 200

Matthew Bennett International, Dec 2008, Sale 330, Lot 1513