1c Blue, Ty. III, Position 99R2 (8). Positions 99-100R2, horizontal pair, left stamp Type III, right stamp Type IIIa, large margins to just in including part of adjoining stamps at top and left, deep rich color, light strikes of circular datestamp, creases affect both stamps, right stamp small thin spot

FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE III FROM POSITION 99R2, WHICH FURNISHED THE BEST EXAMPLE OF TYPE III. IT IS ESPECIALY DESIRABLE IN A PAIR WITH THE TYPE IIIa STAMP, AS THESE ARE THE ONLY TWO POSITIONS ON PLATE 2 WHICH WERE NOT TYPE II.

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, a majority of stamps of this type (both unused and used) has small breaks in at least one line. The most notable exception is Position 99R2. According to the Neinken book, "The 99R2 stamp is a fresh entry, that was short transferred both at top and bottom, over an original entry that had been erased... The reason that 99R2 is the finest example of Type III is because of its very short transfer at top and at bottom, giving us the wide breaks in these lines." (p. 184).

Plate 2 consists of 98 Type II positions. The only two stamps on the plate to yield other types are the positions offered here.

With 1956 P.F. certificate. Listed but unpriced as a pair from Plate 2. Scott Retail as singles.

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