1863, 2¢ Black, Post Office fresh original gum, lightly hinged, virtually perfect centering amid uncommonly large and beautifully balanced margins, rich deep color on bright paper, nice even and full perforations, Extremely Fine to Superb, a stunning mint gem, one of five examples to obtain this grade with none higher; with 2003 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $3,000). Scott No. 73  $375. ONE OF THE FINEST MINT ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLES OF THE 1863 2¢ BLACKJACK ISSUE. $0 (Image)

1863, 2¢ Black, block of 4, full fresh o.g. which has been lightly hinged once at top and bottom, well centered, rich color and beautiful impression, bright and very fresh, a couple of minor perf separations at top, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 73  $2,750. A LOVELY MULTIPLE RARELY ENCOUNTERED IN THIS OUTSTANDING CONDITION. $0 (Image)

1863, 2¢ Black, in combination with 1861, 1¢ blue, slightly clipped perfs, on San Francisco Wells, Fargo & Co. corner card cover to company agent in Downieville, Cal., both tied by superb strike of blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Horintas" oval company handstamp, red manuscript "Sept 11, 66" docketing at left, Extremely Fine; with 1996 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 73 + 63  Estimate $7,500 - 10,000. A WONDERFUL AND UNIQUE WELLS, FARGO & CO. EXPRESS USAGE, ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT DOMESTIC USAGES OF THE 2¢ BLACK JACK. $0 (Image)

1863, 2¢ Black, tied by "Philada. Pa., Post Office, Jun 30, '64" double circle postmark with a second strike alongside on locally addressed cover with illustrated "Great Central Fair for the Sanitary Commission" imprint in red with address imprint at left; 2¢ with insignificant corner flaw, Extremely Fine, ex-Hass; with 1976 P.F. and 2002 P.S.E. certificates. Scott No. 73  Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. A GORGEOUS 2¢ BLACK JACK USE ON ILLUSTRATED GREAT CENTRAL FAIR SANITARY COMMISSION COVER. $0 (Image)