1863, 2¢ black. Tied by one of two strikes "Phila Pa, Jun 2, 1864" target duplex on illustrated Great Central Sanitary Fair cover to West Chester, Pa.; underpaid by 1¢ handstamped "Due 2" with two additional "Phila, Post Office, Jun 3, 1st, 64" cds's; a bit of expert restoration, Extremely Fine appearance, date stamped five days prior to the opening of the Philadelphia fair on June 7th. Scott No. 73  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

1863, 2¢ black. In combination with 1861, 10¢ yellow green, horizontal pair, light diagonal crease in left stamp of pair, canceled by straight line "Paid" handstamps on 1863 cover to Callao, Peru, "Kennebunkport, Me., Oct 8" origin cds at left, red "12" credit handstamp over by Panama transit cds, Callao receiving backstamp; cover slightly reduced at left, Very Fine. Scott No. 73+68  Estimate $500 - 750. $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 $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 $75 - 100. $0 (Image)

1863, 2¢ black. Traces of o.g., well centered with a dramatic pre-printing paper fold, small internal tear, Very Fine appearance. A striking variety for the "Black Jack" specialist; with 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 73 var.  $375+. $0 (Image)

1863, 2¢ black. Faintly canceled in bottom margin, fresh and exceptionally well centered amid unusually wide margins, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 73  $65. $0 (Image)

1863, 2¢ black. Block of 4, circle of wedges cancels, strong color, about Fine. Scott No. 73  $1,350. $0 (Image)