PRE-1867 UNITED STATES 2-CENT POSTAGE STAMP WITH ANDREW JOHNSON

PRE-1867 UNITED STATES 2-CENT POSTAGE STAMP WITH ANDREW JOHNSON

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This 2-cent denomination United States postage stamp issued from July 1, 1863 to 1869, is generally referred to as the "Black Jack" due to the portrait of President Andrew Jackson on its face printed in pitch black. It is considered to be a key stamp in any collection of US stamps. Issued to fulfill a need for a reduced rate, 2-Cent denomination for newspaper, magazine, and local deliveries. During the Civil War, the "Black Jack" was supposed to have been favored by both North and South, but as soon as the South got news of the North making a stamp depicting one of their own heroes, they printed a 2-Cent stamp depicting the same portrait of Jackson on their own “Red Jack” postage stamp in reaction.

This is a pre-1867 stamp as there is no “grill” on the back. Features central bust of Andrew Jackson. Printed in black ink, cancelled, off-center, otherwise in good condition. [jet] [ph:L]

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