Sale 1057 — The Curtis Collection: 1847-1901 Issues
Sale Date — Thursday, 7 November, 2013
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1861-66 Issue (Scott 102-111)
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Cat./Est. Value
Realized
667
2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Original gum, single hinge mark, intense shade and proof-like impression, remarkably choice centering with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT BLACK JACK RE-ISSUE, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $12,000.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only five others share this grade. Only 979 sold.
3,750
6,250