2c Black (73). With bottom part imprint and plate no. 50 selvage, deep shade, tied by cork cancel which leaves portrait and plate number untouched, part strike of "Philada. Pa. Post Office Jul. 16 2nd '67" double-circle datestamp on buff cover to local street address, small sealed tear at top left, faint discoloration at right not affecting stamp

VERY FINE. ONLY A HANDFUL OF EXAMPLES OF THE 1863 2-CENT BLACK JACK ARE KNOWN WITH THE ELUSIVE PLATE NUMBER 50. THIS IS BY FAR THE FINER OF TWO KNOWN ON COVER.

A total of seven plate numbers were used for the production of the 1863-68 Black Jack issues. Plate 50 is by far the rarest and is only known on Scott no. 73.

Ex Russo, Martin and Faust and from our 1984 Rarities sale.

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