Lot
2100 
(Double Transfer) 1863, 2¢ black, Major Double Transfer ("Atherton Shift"). Of top left corner and "U.S. Postage", neatly tied on small piece by circle of wedges cancel, centered to lower right with full upper portion of stamp unobscured by cancellation, rich color and sharp detailed impression, Fine, a very rare sound example of the 2¢ Blackjack "Atherton shift" and one of finest examples of this major double transfer variety, illustrated in Lane, ex Allen; with 1994 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 73; $15,000 Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
Realized: $3,750