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1863, 2¢ black (Scott 73), o.g., barest trace of hinge (appears never hinged), incredibly fresh example with pleasing bright color, Fine, 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott $375. Estimate value $250 – 350. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 172 |
US$190.00 |
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1863, 2¢ black (Scott 73), block of 6, interesting vertical plate smear between stamps 2/3 and 5/6, disturbed o.g., hinge remnants, fabulous large multiple with breathtaking color and impression, much nicely than normally found on this issue, notorious for coming way off centered; faint creases present on only the right two stamps, Very Good. Scott $4,800. Estimate value $500 – 750. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 652, Lot 173 |
US$500.00 |
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* 2¢ black (Scott 73), very well centered, brilliant color, lightly hinged original gum, Very Fine, choice (photo). $375 Expertization: 1979 and 2000 P.F. Certificates. Matthew Bennett International, May 2014, Sale 350, Lot 128 |
US$425.00 |
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2c Black (Scott 73). Block of four, original gum, sharp impression, Fine-Very Fine, an attractive and fresh block Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2014, Sale 1068, Lot 105 |
US$500.00 |
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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 cancel, 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 2014, Sale 201404, Lot 40 |
US$1,100.00 |
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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. Ex Frelinghuysen. Scott Retail as blocks of four, pairs and single Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1049 |
US$2,000.00 |
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2c Black (Scott 73). Outstanding centering with wide margins, light blue grid cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1052 |
US$400.00 |
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2c Black (Scott 73). Unusually wide margins for this tightly spaced issue, choice centering, neat blue grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp, ex Haas, with 1986 and 2008 P.F. certificates Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1051 |
US$1,500.00 |
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2c Black (Scott 73). Gorgeous centering, intense shade and proof-like impression, neat target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1989 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1050 |
US$110.00 |
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United States 1861-66 Issue 1861 2c black, die II, small die proof from the Roosevelt Album, expertly removed from gray card, v.f. Cherrystone Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 201403, Lot 15 |
US$475.00 |
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Scott #73, 2c Black, a fresh single, o.g., never hinged, intense color and impression, fine Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 216 |
US$375.00 |
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Scott #73, 2c Black, a select quality used example of this difficult stamp, featuring exceptional centering within uncharacteristically large margins, intense strong color and an especially crisp detailed impression, attractive target cancel, an extremely fine used gem; 1996 PF certificate and a 2013 PSE certificate (XF 95; SMQ $700.00). Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 217 |
US$475.00 |
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2c Black (Scott 73). Intense shade and impression, well-centered, blue Circle of Diamonds cancel, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful stamp, ex Haas and Dr. Morris, with 1989 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 239 |
US$650.00 |
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2c Black (Scott 73). Dark shade and detailed impression, gorgeous strike of red Star in Circle fancy cancel of New York City, Very Fine, a stunning stamp with tremendous visual appeal, with 1999 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 240 |
US$750.00 |
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1863, 2¢ black (73), block of 6, o.g., hinge remnants, fabulous large multiple with breathtaking color and impression, much nicely than normally found on this issue, notorious for coming way off centered; faint creases present on only the right two stamps, Very Good. Scott $4,800. Estimate price $500 – 750. Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 102 |
US$500.00 |