1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Plate 4, large margins to clear, deep rich color and proof-like impression, bold-strike of 11-bar grid handstamp

VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE III, SHOWING SUBSTANTIAL BREAKS AT BOTH TOP AND BOTTOM.

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 example has a very wide break at top and a substantial 2.5mm+ break at bottom.

With 1998 P.F. certificate.

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