1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Plate 4, large to full margins, pretty color, clear breaks at both top and bottom, neat strikes of circular datestamp

EXTREMELY FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE 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 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $6,600.00)

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