Sale 119: The Dr. Armando Grassi Collection of Classic United States

Lot 2483 o   

1863, 2¢ black, socked-on-the-nose strike of vivid red Circle of Diamonds fancy cancel, large even margins, detailed impression with rich color, Extremely Fine; with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 73    Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.

A STUNNING GEM OF BREATHTAKING BEAUTY. THIS WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE FAMOUS FAUST COLLECTION OF BLACKJACKS, WHICH REALIZED $22,000 IN 2018.

Words can not begin to describe the beauty and rarity of this gem. It is perfectly centered with uncommonly large margins, deep color, all complimented by this outstanding cancellation.

Realized: $14,000

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Lot 2484 o   

1863, 2¢ intense black, perfectly centered with unmatched color and impression, vivid blue target cancel, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2009 P.F. certificate Graded (XF-S 95).
Scott No. 73    Estimate $750 - 1,000.

A SUPERB GEM WITH CENTERING, COLOR AND IMPRESSION, ALL COMPLIMENTED BY THIS LOVELY CANCEL. THE NUMERIC GRADED DOES NOT BEGIN TO CAPTURE THE BEAUTY OF THIS ITEM.

Realized: $750

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Lot 2485 o   

1863, 2¢ black, perfectly center with large even margins, sharp detailed impression, Post Office fresh color, lovely blue Baltimore cds, Extremely Fine, a gorgeous gem with this delicate blue cancellation; with 2007 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Superb 95, SMQ $950), with only 5 graded higher.
Scott No. 73    $70.

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Lot 2486 o   

1863, 2¢ black, huge even margins, deep fresh color with sharp impression, neat socked-on-the-nose target cancel, an Extremely Fine gem; with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 73    $70.

A TRUE CONDITION RARITY WHICH MUST BE ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.

Realized: $400

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Lot 2487 o   

1863, 2¢ black, bold strike of Shield fancy cancel, almost perfectly centered with wide margins, fresh color, interesting dry print variety at top, an Extremely Fine gem, ex-Haas; with 1998 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 73    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $525

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Lot 2488 o   

1863, 2¢ black, well centered on bright fresh paper, four large margins, sharp impression with deep color, neat Brooklyn, N.Y. double circle postmark, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1996 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 73    $70.

Realized: $300

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Lot 2489 o   

1863, 2¢ black, bold Leaf cancel, choice centering, crisp impression, Very Fine; with 2006 P.F. certificate, Graded (VF 80).
Scott No. 73    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $290

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Lot 2490 o   

1863, 2¢ black, well centered with unusually large even margins, bright color and detailed impression, light strike of Philadelphia double circle postmark, Extremely Fine, a lovely gem; with 1988 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 73    $70.

Realized: $220

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Lot 2491 o   

1863, 2¢ black, perfectly centered amid huge margins, fresh color & detailed impression, cancelled by "Philada Pa. Post Office Nov. 22 1st '65" double circle postmark, Extremely Fine, a wonderful stamp in this gem condition; with 1995 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 73    $70.

Realized: $150

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Lot 2492 o   

1863, 2¢ black, perfectly centered with large margins, intense color on bright paper, bright blue grid cancel, Extremely Fine, a gorgeous gem in every respect; with 1988 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 73    $70.

Realized: $130

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