2c Black (73). Mint N.H.,
with top sheet margin, beautifully centered, handsome charcoal shade and
sharp proof-like impression on fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF THE CHOICEST MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLES OF THE 2-CENT BLACK JACK EXTANT.
With 1999 P.F. certificate (Image)
2c Black (73). Block of
twenty, original gum, five stamps lightly hinged, seven stamps Mint
N.H., crisp impression, several stamps are exceedingly well-centered,
top left stamp thin spot, light diagonal crease affects three stamps at
lower left, some perf separations at top rightFINE TO EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE BLOCK OF TWENTY OF THE 2-CENT BLACK JACK.
With 1995 P.F. certificate not mentioning thin spot or perf separations. Scott Retail as four blocks of four and two pairs. (Image)
2c Black (73). Perfectly
centered with uncharacteristically wide margins, sharp impression on fresh
paper, light blue grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, superb in every
respect, with 2000 P.F. certificate (Image)
3c Scarlet (74). Original
gum, top sheet margin, vibrant color with remarkable printing ink
smear, extraordinarily fresh, long full perfs all around, tiny fiber
inclusionVERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT SCARLET TRIAL PRINTING.
With 1970 P.F. certificate (Image)