Sale 1388 — The Boardwalk Collection of Outstanding United States Stamps–Part One–19th Century Issues
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 23-24 September, 2026
Category — 1875 Re-Issue of 1861-66 Issue (Scott 102-111)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1285
2c Black, Re-Issue (103). Original gum, h.r., intense shade and impression on crisp paper, outstanding centering with wide and balanced margins
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1861 RE-ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. — THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED.
The 2c Re-Issue was printed from a new plate of 100 subjects, compared to the original plate of 200 in two panes. 10,000 stamps were printed (100 impressions). Only 979 of the 2c were sold; the remaining 9,021 were destroyed on July 16, 1884. The 2c plate can be easily identified by a spot on the cheek.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (OGh, XF-Superb 95). Only five other hinged stamps, plus one Mint N.H. and one with part gum have equaled this grade (none higher).
3,500
6,250