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2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Brownish original gum as sometimes seen on the 1875 Re-Issue, crisp impression, wide marginsVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT BLACK JACK RE-ISSUE.
Only 979 sold. With 2003 P.F. certificate
2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade on bright paperVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT "BLACK JACK" RE-ISSUE.
Only 979 sold. With 1989 and 2014 P.F. certificates
2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Original gum, intense shade and impression on bright paper, choice centering with wide marginsFRESH AND EXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT BLACK JACK RE-ISSUE.
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.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF 90; SMQ $7,750.00). Only six grade higher (all at 95)
2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Original gum, exceedingly well-centered with wide and balanced margins, intense shade and sharp impressionEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT BLACK JACK RE-ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
With 2019 P.S.E. certificate (OGph, XF-Superb 95; SMQ $12,500.00). Only 979 were sold and only four others in the P.S.E. Population Report have equaled this grade (none higher)
2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Original gum, deep shade on bright paper, wide marginsVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT "BLACK JACK" RE-ISSUE.
Only 979 sold. With 2018 P.S.E. certificate
2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Original gum, h.r., filled thins in corners and perf flaw at upper left, otherwise Very Fine
2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Original gum, detailed impression on bright paper, perfectly centered with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 2-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE IN EXISTENCE. A PHENOMENAL STAMP IN TERMS OF GUM, CENTERING, MARGIN SIZE AND IMPRESSION.
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. Although the 2c Black Jack Re-Issue plate left ample space between stamps, centering and margins on this issue still present a problem, as the vast majority are off center. If we look at just the original-gum examples, very few can be placed in the same class to which this stamp belongs.
With 1968 and 2018 P.F. certificates
2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Original gum, h.r., a few slightly gum soaked perfs at bottom not mentioned on accompanying certificate, still Very Fine, only 979 sold, with 1983 P.F. certificate
2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Original gum, crisp impression, Fine, only 979 sold
2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Original gum, intense shade, proof-like impressionVERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT BLACK JACK RE-ISSUE.
Only 979 sold. With 1990 P.F. certificate
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