Sale 1251 — The John B. Field Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 2-3 March, 2022
Category — 1861-68 Issues (Scott 56-97)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1052
2c Black (73). Mint N.H., intense shade and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with beautifully balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE CENTERED MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 2-CENT BLACK JACK, GRADED XF 90 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
Ex "Clipper City". With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; unpriced in SMQ in Mint N.H. condition). Only six Mint N.H. examples are listed in the P.S.E. Population Report. This is one of two graded XF 90 -- the highest grade awarded. Scott value as hinged
350
2,200