Lot 2101 o
(Double Transfer) 1863, 2¢ black, Major Double Transfer ("Atherton Shift"). Of top left corner and "U.S. Postage", centered to left with full margins around, lightly canceled, small tear at bottom right and reperforated at top, about Fine appearance, a very rare major double transfer variety with only fourteen examples recorded; with 1998 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 73 $15,000.
Realized: $2,300