1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Plate 4, large to huge margins, intense color, clear breaks at both top and bottom, face-free strike of circular datestamp

EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE III.

Type III is defined by breaks in the outer lines at both top and bottom. Many Type III stamps have breaks that were created or enlarged by plate wear. Since the wear occurred over a period of time, the majority of stamps of this type (both unused and used) has small breaks in at least one line. This stamp is notable for its wide breaks at both top and bottom.

With 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $6,600.00 as 90, $10,500.00 as 95). After comparing this to other graded copies we have sold we are surprised it did not grade higher.

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