1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Plate 4, C Relief, huge margins all around, showing wide breaks in outer lines at top and bottom (possibly 64R4), deep rich color and proof-like impression, lightly cancelled by town datestamp which leaves the entire design clearly visible

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE III. A MAGNIFICENT STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT -- THE MARGINS ARE HUGE, THE BREAKS ARE WIDE, THE CANCEL IS CLEAR BUT NOT HEAVY AND THE PAPER IS FRESH.

Type III is defined as having 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.

Ex Zoellner. With 1987 and 1998 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $10,500.00). Only three have graded higher to date.

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