Sale 1133 — United States and Possessions
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 26-27 July, 2016
Category — 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5-17)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
62
1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Position 66R4, deep rich Plate 4 color on bright paper, detailed impression, large margins all around, clear breaks in outer lines at top and bottom, face-free cancel leaves the design characteristics clearly visibleEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE III FROM PLATE FOUR.
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) have small breaks in at least one line.
Ex Golden Oak. With 1992 P.F. and 2014 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $6,000.00)
2,250
5,250
