Sale 1027 — The Natalee Grace Collection of Used U.S. Stamps, Part Two: 1869 to Pan-American Issues
Sale Date — Wednesday, 19 September, 2012
Category — 1873 Continental Bank Note Co. Issue (Scott 156-166)
2c Brown, Double Impression (157d). Dramatic and strong double impression of the entire design, rich color, light face-free strike of red circular datestamp, tiny perf thin and corner perf crease at bottom left not mentioned on accompanying certificateVERY FINE AND CHOICE. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED DOUBLE IMPRESSION OF THE 1873 2-CENT CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE ISSUE. THE IMPRESSIONS ARE DRAMATIC AND BOTH ARE CLEARLY DISTINGUISHABLE, AND ITS APPEARANCE IS ENHANCED BY THE UNOBTRUSIVE BUT CLEARLY VISIBLE RED COLORED CANCELLATION. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST STRIKING DOUBLE IMPRESSIONS OF ANY ISSUE WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED.
Our list of double impressions is included as an appendix to this catalogue. Most double impressions occur when the first impression is made and found to be inadequate. The paper is then put in the press a second time, when it receives the heavier impression. It is a common misconception that the weaker impression is the second one.
For most double impressions the alignment between the two impressions is only slightly off, which can cause a blurring effect. In the case of the unique example offered here, there is a clear separation between both impressions. It is not only unique, but it is also one of the finest examples of a double impression.
Ex Stephen Brown and Drucker. Noted in Brookman on p. 246, where he calls it "a striking double impression, cancelled in red". With 1984 P.F. certificate. Scott Catalogue value is outdated.
