Lot
2581 
Envelope, 1863, 2¢ black on orange, die 2, mint entire, size 7, knife 24u, watermark 1, proof-like color and embossing on brilliant paper; tiny and very trivial flap thin, still Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Barkhausen (backstamp) and Weill Bros. (backstamp). UPSS No. 107 $4,000. Scott No. U49 $4,000.
ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE RARE 2¢ BLACK JACK ON ORANGE ENTIRE.
Porter Venn notes that a maximum of fifteen exist for both UPSS numbers 106 and 107.
Realized: $1,600