2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Neat strike of "4" numeral oval grid cancel and New York duplex datestamp, intense shade and detailed impression, choice centering for this difficult issue

VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A SCARCE SOUND AND CENTERED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT BLACK JACK RE-ISSUE. ONLY 28 USED EXAMPLES ARE RECORDED IN OUR CENSUS.

The 2c Re-Issue was printed from a new plate of 100 subjects, compared to the original plate of 200 in two panes. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). Only 979 of the 2c were sold; the remaining 9,021 were destroyed on July 16, 1884. The 2c plate can be easily identified by a spot on the cheek (see illustration).

Our census of Scott 103 used, available at https://siegelauctions.com/census/us/scott/103 , records only 28 examples. It is known with a variety of cancels. Approximately half are sound. The stamp offered here, with a well-struck contemporary cancel, is centered better than most.

Census no. 103-CAN-01. Ex "Natalee Grace". With 1983 and 2009 P.F. certificates.

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