Price of US Stamps Scott 73: 1861 2c Andrew Jackson National Bank Note. Page 8

2c Black (Scott 73). Original gum, barest trace of hinging, deep shade on crisp bright paper, balanced margins, Extremely Fine, a difficult stamp to find with original gum and such choice centering, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $1,000.00), only five original-gum stamps have graded higher (all at 95)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1057, Lot 631

U.S.; General Issues, 1863, 2¢ black, #73. Block of 4, o.g. (h.r.), small black spot on gum of one stamp, scarce multiple, Fine for this. Scott $4,000. Estimate value $650.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Oct 2013, Sale 99, Lot 139

1863, 2¢ black (73), eye catching blue quartered cork cancellation, fantastic well centered Black-Jack with awesome rich color and tremendous eye appeal, Extremely Fine, 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott $80. Estimate value $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3185

2c Black (73). Block of twelve, original gum, h.r., few flaws incl. few creases, toned spots and reinforced perf separations, otherwise Fine, scarce multiple, Scott Retail as two blocks of four and two pairs

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 203

United States 1861-66 Issue 1861-66 2c black, fine single tied by Meredith Village, N.H. Jan. 22 and “Paid” pmk on “New Hampshire 12th Volunteer Infantry” illustrated cover addressed to Col. Thomas L. Livermore in Milford, fresh and v.f. Civil War Patriotic cover, with 1999 PFC

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2013, Sale 201307, Lot 21

73, 1863 2c Black, ,vivid impression and very well centered, unused, Extremely Fine, 2004 PF ,Certificate (Scott price $140)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1076

73, 1863 2c Black,well centered, 2012 PF Graded XF 90 Certificate (Scott $185)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1075

2c Dull Rose, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (Scott 73TC1aj). 50 x 60mm, affixed to original card backing, die no. 1030 and imprint at bottom, fresh and bright color, wonderful impression, tiny trivial scuff at bottom right VERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN EXTREMELY RARE LARGE DIE TRIAL COLOR PROOF OF THE 1861 BLACK JACK ISSUE. Of the 2c Black Jack large die trial color proofs, no more than two examples of each color have been recorded. All known examples show the “star on cheek” die flaw. The rarity of these proofs is further demonstrated by the fact that none was contained in the classic Allen, Brazer or Rorke collections. The largest offering, from our auction of the Finkelburg collection (Sale 816), was purchased from John A. Klemann in 1936. We have not offered another in more than 10 years. Ex Burrows

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 38

2c Black, Die II, Small Die Proof on Wove (Scott 73P2). From a Roosevelt presentation album, affixed to original gray card backing cut to generous proportions around the wove paper, Extremely Fine

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 39

2c Dark Orange, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (Scott 73TC1aj). 51 x 59mm, albino die no. 1030 and imprint at bottom, deep rich color, vertical crease at left edge of impression and small tear at right VERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXTREMELY RARE LARGE DIE TRIAL COLOR PROOF OF THE 1861 BLACK JACK ISSUE. Of the 2c Black Jack large die trial color proofs, no more than two examples of each color have been recorded. All known examples show the “star on cheek” die flaw. The rarity of these proofs is further demonstrated by the fact that none was contained in the classic Allen, Brazer or Rorke collections. The largest offering, from our auction of the Finkelburg collection (Sale 816), was purchased from John A. Klemann in 1936. We have not offered another in more than 10 years

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 37

United States 1861-66 Issue 1861 2c black, vertical strip of three, h.r., fresh and fine (catalogue value for single and pair)

Cherrystone Auctions, May 2013, Sale 201305, Lot 60

1863, 2¢ black, die II, hybrid large die proof (Scott 73P1a), plate proof on India, mounted on India die sunk card (146x225mm) with gilt edges, Very Fine, ex-Roarke, ex-Metzgar. Estimate price $1,000 – 1,500.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Apr 2013, Sale 636, Lot 104

Scott #73, 2c Black, incredibly fresh mint block of four, strong color and fine impression, full clean o.g., very lightly hinged, the bottom right stamp n.h., top left stamp with a faint vertical crease at left, otherwise very good.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 170

1863, 2¢ black (Scott 73 var.), dramatic preprinting paper fold; small faults, Very Good. Scott $65. Estimate value $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 283

1863, 2¢ black (Scott 73), vertical block of 6, o.g., barest trace of hinge, fresh and appealing large multiple with lively color, a flawless showpiece that looks like it was just broken from the sheet; trivial light pencil notation on reverse of bottom two stamps, could easily be erased, and is of no consequence, Very Good. Scott $4,800 as a block of 4 and pair. Estimate value $600 – 800.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 281