1863, 2¢ black, deep color, canceled by "Paid" handstamp and tied by "Meredith Village, N.H., Jan 23" cds on fresh cover to Milford, N.H., with purple "New Hampshire, 12th Volunteer Infantry" allegorical patriotic design, cover backflap unsealed (circular rate), Very Fine and choice, a wonderful 2¢ Blackjack usage on a patriotic cover; with 1999 and 2013 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 73  $2,000. $0 (Image)

1863, 2¢ black, o.g., never hinged, well centered single with exceptional freshness. strong color and crisp impression, Very Fine, a choice stamp, rarely encountered in never hinged condition; with 2006 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 73  $375 for hinged. $0 (Image)

1863, 2¢ black, right margin single, o.g., lightly hinged, choice centering amid large well balanced margins, strong color and impression, Extremely Fine, a choice 2¢ Blackjack issue; with 2011 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 73  $375. $0 (Image)

1863, 2¢ black, o.g., very lightly hinged, choice centering, rich deep color, Extremely Fine, a lovely mint Blackjack. Scott No. 73  $375. $0 (Image)

1863, 2¢ black, o.g., lightly hinged, well centered, strong color on bright fresh paper, Very Fine and choice; with 2011 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 73  $375. $0 (Image)

1863, 2¢ black, block of 4, o.g., top right stamp hinged, others very lightly hinged, exceptional overall centering, strong color on fresh bright paper, strong intact perforation throughout, Very Fine and choice, a wonderful mint 2¢ Blackjack multiple. Scott No. 73  $4,000. $0 (Image)

1863, 2¢ black, full socked-on-the-nose strike of red 5-Point Star in Circle cancel, rich color, a Very Fine and choice strike; with 2012 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 73  $105. $0 (Image)

1863, 2¢ black, Cincinnati, O. blue town cancel, choice centering amid large margins, strong color and sharp impression, Extremely Fine, a lovely colored canceled 2¢ Blackjack; with 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 73  $80. $0 (Image)