Lot 2014
1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 2¢ black (103), virtually perfect centering within unusually wide balanced margins, dark color with a prooflike impression bringing out every intricate detail, lighly hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. SMQ $13,600.
Scott $4,250
AN EYE-ARRESTING, WIDE MARGIN GEM, BEING THE HIGHEST PSE GRADED TO DATE, A DISTINCTION IT SHARES WITH ONLY FIVE OTHERS.
Expertization: 2007 PSE Certificate graded XF-Sup 95.
While the 2¢ Black Jack Re-issue is not as poorly centered overall as are the regularly issued versions, it is still an exceedingly rare item to come upon in the stellar condition of this example. The last time we handled one of this calibre was in our Exhibition Collection sale of Michael D. Rubin in Spring, 2000, when it was the featured item on the catalogue cover. Over the last decade we have seen one, at most maybe two, worthy of this grade.
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