Lot
3295 
1861-66 (1875 Re-issue), 2¢ black, o.g., lightly hinged, outstanding centering within large even margins, Post Office fresh color and sharp impression, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1997 P.F. & 2008 P.S.E. certificates, latter Graded (XF 90, SMQ $7,750), only six graded higher, all at "95".Scott No. 103 $3,500.
A SUPERB GEM AND ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THIS RARE 1875 2¢ BLACK JACK RE-ISSUE. FRANKLY THIS LOOK MORE LIKE A "95" THAN A "90" TO US.
The 2¢ Black Jack Re-Issue can be found with margins, however the vast majority are off center. Very few of the original gum examples can be placed in the same class to which this stamp belongs.
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Realized: $5,250