1883, 2¢ red brown, intensely rich color, tied by duplex with light yet discernible "Hartford, Conn., Oct 1, 83" First Day of Issue cancel; cover missing most of top flap, otherwise Very Fine; with 1995 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 210  $2,000. $0 (Image)

1883, 2¢ red brown, group of 9 covers including Waverly N.Y. skull & crossbones, Northampton Mass. negative floral cancel and fancy "N" in circle, Coldwater Mich. negative triangle, Nyack N.Y spiral cancel, etc., F.-V.F. Scott No. 210  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

1883, 2¢ red brown, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid well balanced margins, strong bright color, an Extremely Fine gem; with 1990 P.F. certificate for block. Scott No. 210  $130. $0 (Image)

1883, 2¢ red brown, full strike of fancy Kicking Mule cancel, tiny crease at top right, a Very Fine strike; with 2015 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 210  Estimate $100 - 150. $0 (Image)

1883, 2¢ red brown, pre-print paper fold-over, dramatic printing variety after printing but corrected prior to perforating, tied by "Rochester N.Y. May 14 '86" duplex on yellow advertising cover to Cuba N.Y., Very Fine. Scott No. 210 var.  Estimate $100 - 150. $0 (Image)