Sale 1129 — 2016 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 31 May, 2016
Category — 1861-66 Issue
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
353
2c Black (73). Block of ten, original gum (four slightly disturbed), intense shade and proof-like impression on crisp white paper, choice centering throughout, second vertical row from right natural vertical gum creaseEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL BLOCK OF TEN OF THE 1863 2-CENT BLACK JACK ISSUE.
Most multiples such as this have been broken to feed collector demand for high-quality singles. This spectacular block was featured in our firm's 500th sale and also in our 1983 and 1986 Rarities sales.
With 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as two blocks of four and pair
6,300
3,250