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The Keith J. Steiner Collection of Hawaiian Numeral Issues continued...

1863 2-Cent Black on Blue Gray (Scott 18)

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Lot Description

1234

1863, 2c Black, Blue Gray (18). Plate 5-A, Type II (Westerberg Position 2), with broken "E" of "Postage" (resembles an "F"), original gum, h.r., intense shade on dark bluish paper

EXTREMELY FINE. A STUNNING AND RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 2-CENT BLACK FIFTH-SETTING NUMERAL ISSUE ON BLUE GRAY PAPER.

With 2004 P.F. certificate stating that the broken "E" is an inking flaw and not a constant plate variety (Image)

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$ 3,250.00

CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

1235

1863, 2c Black, Blue Gray (18). Plate 5-A, Type V (Westerberg Position 5), unused (no gum), beautiful large even margins all around, intense shade on paper with strong bluish cast

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 2-CENT BLACK FIFTH-SETTING NUMERAL ISSUE ON BLUE GRAY PAPER. ONE OF THE CHOICEST EXAMPLES OF THIS RARITY WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED.

Ex Honolulu Advertiser. With 1996 P.F. certificate (Image)

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$ 3,250.00

SOLD for $7,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

1236

1863, 2c Black, Blue Gray (18). Plate 5-A, Type IX (Westerberg Position 9), unused (no gum), large to huge margins all around, massive at bottom, intense shade on deeply blued paper, tiny inconsequential thin spot at top left

EXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. AN OUTSTANDING LARGE-MARGINED UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 2-CENT BLACK FIFTH-SETTING NUMERAL ISSUE ON BLUE GRAY PAPER.

Ex Aall. With 2010 P.F. certificate (Image)

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$ 3,250.00

CLOSED
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1237

1863, 2c Black, Blue Gray (18). Plate 5-A, Type III (Westerberg Position 3), unused (no gum), full even margins all around, intense shade on rich blued paper

VERY FINE. A FRESH AND CHOICE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 2-CENT BLACK FIFTH-SETTING NUMERAL ISSUE ON BLUE GRAY PAPER.

Ex Honolulu Advertiser. With 1996 P.F. certificate (Image)

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$ 3,250.00

SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction

1238

1863, 2c Black, Blue Gray (18 var). Plate 5-A, Type VIII (Westerberg Position 8), raised "IN" of "INTER", unused (no gum), full margins well clear of outer rules all around, intense shade on deeply blued paper

VERY FINE. A FRESH UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 2-CENT BLACK FIFTH-SETTING NUMERAL ISSUE ON BLUE GRAY PAPER WITH RAISED "IN" OF "INTER".

With 1995 letter of authenticity from Fred Gregory. Scott Retail without premium for plate variety (Image)

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$ 3,250.00

SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction

1239

1863, 2c Black, Blue Gray (18 var). Plate 5-A, Type IV (Westerberg Position 4), broken toe of "2" variety, unused (small part original gum), large margins to full at right, very fresh

VERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN OUTSTANDING UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE HAWAIIAN 1863 2-CENT BLACK NUMERAL ON BLUE GRAY PAPER WITH BROKEN TOE VARIETY.

With 1997 P.F. certificate as "OG". Small red backstamp. Scott Retail without premium for this distinctive plate variety (Image)

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$ 3,250.00

CLOSED
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1240

1863, 2c Black, Blue Gray (18 var). Plate 5-A, Type VII (Westerberg Position 7), raised "I" of "INTER" and kiss impression of second design at left, unused (no gum), large to ample margins all around, intense shade

VERY FINE AND CHOICE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 2-CENT BLACK FIFTH-SETTING NUMERAL ISSUE ON BLUE GRAY PAPER.

With 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail without premium for plate variety (Image)

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$ 3,250.00

SOLD for $2,100.00
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1241

1863, 2c Black, Blue Gray (18). Plate 5-A, Type X (Westerberg Position 10), unused (no gum), large even margins all around, crisp impression, tiny inconsequential thin spots at top corners

EXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. A CHOICE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 2-CENT BLACK FIFTH-SETTING NUMERAL ISSUE ON BLUE GRAY PAPER.

Ex Atherton and Honolulu Advertiser. With 1996 P.F. certificate (Image)

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$ 3,250.00

SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction

1242

1863, 2c Black, Blue Gray (18 var). Plate 5-A, Type VII, (Westerberg Position 7), raised "I" of "INTER", unused (no gum), strong bluish cast, large margins, small thin spot at top

EXTREMELY FINE APPEARING AND ATTRACTIVE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1863 2-CENT BLACK FIFTH-SETTING NUMERAL ISSUE ON BLUE GRAY PAPER.

Ex Honolulu Advertiser. With 1996 P.F. certificate (not mentioning the variety). Scott Retail without premium for plate variety (Image)

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$ 3,250.00

SOLD for $1,700.00
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1243

1863, 2c Black, Blue Gray (18). Plate 5-A, Type VI (Westerberg Position 6), unused (no gum), margins well clear of rules on all sides, slight thin at top, Very Fine appearance, with 1996 P.F. certificate stating "used" but we do not see evidence of a cancel so this is likely a mistake, Scott Retail as unused (used is priced higher) (Image)

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$ 3,250.00

SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction

1244

1863, 2c Black, Blue Gray (18). Plate 5-A, Type IX (Westerberg Position 9), unused (traces of gum), large to full margins, small thin spots, appears Very Fine (Image)

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$ 3,250.00

SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction