1863, 2¢ black. Single on two covers from correspondence to Madison Station, Ala.; each with "Daniel Sayre, Grand Secretary, Montgomery, Ala" corner card (Sayre was Grand Secretary to Royal Arch Masons 1851-61), one tied by blue Montgomery, Ala. cds and negative "M" duplex, other in black with crossroads duplex postmark (tear in stamp); slight soiling, F.-V.F. Scott No. 73  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

1863, 2¢ black. Folded cover franked with single Bootlegged to New York, letter datelined Sonsonate (El Salvador), 20th April 1867, entering the U.S. mails at New York City receiving May 13 cds with Maltese Cross cork killer (file fold through s.e. stamp does not detract), Very Fine appearing and rare usage. Scott No. 73  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

1863, 2¢ black. Well centered, tied by blue "Springfield, O., Apr 16, 66" cds and target handstamp on fresh illustrated American Double Turbine Water Wheel ad cover to Maine, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 73  Estimate $100 - 150. $0 (Image)

1863, 2¢ black. Folded cover franked with single bootlegged to New York, letter datelined Havana (Cuba) 24th Sep 1864, entering the U.S. mails at New York City, receiving Sep 30 cds with geometric crossroads cork killer, stamp with SE, Very Fine and attractive, very scarce. Scott No. 73  Estimate $100 - 150. $0 (Image)

1863, 2¢ black. Folded circular franked with single bootlegged to New York, circular datelined St. Thomas (Danish West Indies) 21st June 1866, entering the U.S. mails (at New York City), receiving 3-bar cork killer; file folds as usual, slight soiling, an F.-V.F. cover, scarce. Scott No. 73  Estimate $100 - 150. $0 (Image)

1863, 2¢ black. With dramatic diagonal pre-printing paper fold, traces of o.g., well centered, small internal cut at bottom, Very Fine appearance; with 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 73  $375. $0 (Image)

1863, 2¢ black. Left margin single, o.g., very lightly hinged, deep color, fresh and Fine. Scott No. 73  $375. $0 (Image)

1863, 2¢ black. Neat strike of San Francisco cogwheel cancel (type II), precision centering amid beautifully balanced margins, lovely rich color and sharp early impression, an Extremely Fine gem, an exceptionally choice used 2¢ Blackjack; with 1999 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 73  $70. $0 (Image)