US Stamp Value Scott 73: 1861 2c Andrew Jackson National Bank Note. Page 6

1863, 2¢ black, die I, plate proof on India (Scott 73P3), left margin horizontal pair; right stamp with pinhole, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2100

1863, 2¢ black (Scott 73), o.g., previously hinged, extremely fresh and very choice Black-Jack in immaculate condition, Very Fine, 1995 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $375. Estimate $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2101

1863, 2¢ black, Specimen (Scott 73S-B), o.g., previously hinged, extremely fresh example of this eye catching “Specimen” overprint, of which only 1,306 were reportedly sold, Fine. Scott $350. Estimate price $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Oct 2014, Sale 660, Lot 2102

2c Black, Die I, Large Die Proof on India, “Specimen” Ovpt. (73P1 var). Mounted on 92 x 134mm card with red “SPECIMEN” overprint across stamp and full imprint in red at bottom, from a National Bank Note Co. sample book, Very Fine, the Die I large die proof is exceedingly rare — none were offered in major Black Jack sales, except with the “Specimen” overprint as offered here, ex Burrows, Scott Retail as normal

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 66

2c 1863 Issue, Trial Color Plate Proofs (Scott 73TC). Six trial color singles, range of colors with just one duplicated, all but one with full margins, also incl. four plate proofs, a Decalcomania single and an acid paper single, typical small flaws to be found on the fragile paper items (one proof defective), Very Fine or appear so

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 78

2c Black (Scott 73). Two singles, tied by “New York Mar. 19, 1864” circular datestamps on “Metropolitan Fair for the U.S. Sanitary Commission” illustrated cover to Ogdensburgh N.Y., both stamps with tears at right facing bottom of cover which also has a small tear, mathematical notations on reverse, Very Fine appearance, a striking double-rate use of the 2c Black Jack on a Metropolitan Fair cover, overpaying the 3c rate, ex Risvold

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 556

2c Black (Scott 73). Natural s.e. at right, tied by blue Cincinnati “prison” grid cancel on “Great Western Sanitary Fair, Cincinnati O.” illustrated cover to Port Homer O., small sealed tear on back, Very Fine, a rare and outstanding Black Jack use on an illustrated Great Western Fair cover, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate, the president of the Great Western Fair was General William S. Rosecrans, following his disastrous defeat at the Battle of Chickamauga

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 561

2c Black (Scott 73). Tied by grid cancel on “Northwestern Fair of the Sanitary Commission and Soldiers’ Home, Chicago” illustrated cover to Dublin N.H., depicts a shield and axe for the U.S. Sanitary Commission, small tear at top not affecting stamp, accompanied by a circular depicting sheep from the Special Committee on Wool and Woolen Manufacturers for the Great Northwestern Sanitary Fair, also accompanied by a card reply for a party at Richmond House to aid the fair, Very Fine and outstanding group of related material

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2014, Sale 1082, Lot 562

2c Black (Scott 73). Original gum with tiny trace of hinging, with top sheet selvage, well-centered, Very Fine and choice, with 1999 P.F. certificate and color copy of 1999 P.F. certificate for block of 18 (this is position 1)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 177

2c Black (73). Horizontal strip of three, original gum, lightly hinged, detailed impression, choice centering, right stamp natural gum crease, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as pair and single

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2014, Sale 1078, Lot 178

() U.S. General Issues, 1863, 2¢ Black, #73, unused, jumbo copy, very well centered, Grade 85J Very Fine to Extremely Fine, PSAG (2014), APS (1972) certs. Scott Stamp Values $165+. Estimate price $120-150.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1716

U.S. General Issues, 1863, 2¢ Black, Block of 4, #73, o.g. (h.r.), usual centering, about Fine. Scott $4,000. Estimate $400-500.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1717

U.S. General Issues, 1863, 2¢ on Revenue Document, Scott #73, with $1 (R69c) on a 1865 quit claim deed, 2¢ Jackson has been cut into pieces to represent seals attesting to the signatures, most unusual item, Fine. Ex E. Fosdyke-Ray. Estimate value $200-300.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Aug 2014, Sale 102, Lot 1718

73, 1863 2c Black,block of four with bottom selvage imprint, slightly disturbed o.g., several faults incl. crease along left stamps, reperforated at top and toning, Fine centering, an incredibly scarce multiple (Scott value $4,000)

H.R. Harmer, May 2014, Sale 3005, Lot 1095

1863, 2¢ black (Scott 73), neat town cancellation, handsome top quality stamp, beautifully centered with deep rich color, Extremely Fine, 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott $65. Estimate $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 174