Sale 117: The Dr. Armando Grassi Collection

Lot 3209 P   

1863, 2¢ black, die II, large die proof on India paper (87 x 95mm) showing die no. "1030" and "National Bank Note Co." imprint at bottom, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 73P1a    $2,500.

Realized: $700

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Lot 3210 P   

1863, 2¢ black, die I, plate proof on India paper, block of 4, four full margins, fresh & Very Fine.
Scott No. 73P3    $750.

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Lot 3211 P   

1863, 2¢ gray black, trial color plate proof on India paper, vertical pair, top stamp showing geometric trial cancel of Washington, D.C., four mostly large margins, Very Fine and attractive.
Scott No. 73TC3j    Estimate $300 - 400.

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Lot 3212 o   

1863, 2¢ Black Jack trial colors, lot of 13 singles and three pairs, in different shades, virtually all with large margins, generally fresh & Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 73TC    Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.

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Lot 3213    

1863, 2¢ black, o.g., lightly hinged, outstanding centering within large even margins, rich shade and proof-like impression, an Extremely Fine gem, ex-V. Morris; with 1990, 1994 P.F. & 2006 P.S.E. certificates, the last Graded (XF 90, SMQ $1,400), only six mint examples are graded higher, all at "95".
Scott No. 73    $350.

A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL GUM 1863 2¢ "BLACK JACK", GRADED XF 90 BY P.S.E.

Despite being a relatively common stamp mint, the Black Jack is notorious for being off-centered. This gem example is a true condition rarity.

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Realized: $1,500

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Lot 3214    

1863, 2¢ black, tied by beautiful strike of Star within Star in Circle fancy cancel with "Petersburg Va. Oct. 30" cds on small piece, small faults, Extremely Fine strike and a gorgeous item, ex-Jack Dick, Haas, Metzger and Faust; with 2018 P.F. certificate. Skinner-Eno No. ST-St 29.
Scott No. 73    Estimate $750 - 1,000.



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Lot 3215 o   

1863, 2¢ black, cancelled by large Blue Star within Circle, nicely centered with large margins, Extremely Fine and attractive, a very pretty stamp with this blue fancy cancel, ex-Grunin and Haas; with 2002 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 73    Estimate $500 - 750.



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Lot 3216 o   

1863, 2¢ black, bold red Pentagon in Star in Circle fancy cancel, bright shade with detailed impression, Very Fine, a gorgeous stamp with tremendous eye appeal; with 1998 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 73    Estimate $400 - 600.



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Realized: $400

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Lot 3217 o   

1863, 2¢ black, perfectly centered with uncharacteristically huge margins, circle of wedges cancel and red transit mark at bottom, an Extremely Fine gem; with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 73    $60.

THE NARROW SPACING OF BLACK JACK PLATES MAKES THIS STAMP A STATISTICAL RARITY, CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES.



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Lot 3218 o   

1863, 2¢ black, top margin single with part imprint, beautifully centered, cancelled by neat Circle of Wedges, Very Fine, an outstanding positional piece; with 1988 & 2006 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 73    Estimate $300 - 400.



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Realized: $300

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