1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Plate 4, large even margins all around, showing wide breaks in outer lines at top and bottom, deep rich color, lightly cancelled which leaves the entire design clearly visible

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A STUNNING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE III WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E.

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, particularly at the bottom which often shows a very small break for this type.

With 2010 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $10,500.00). Only four have graded higher.

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