1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Plate 4, huge Jumbo margins showing parts of adjoining stamps at left and right, magnificent deep shade characteristic of Plate 4 printings, clear strike of "Feb. 15" circular datestamp

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE III. THIS STAMP'S ENORMOUS MARGINS AND LIGHT CANCEL HAVE EARNED IT THE COVETED P.S.E. GRADE OF SUPERB 98 JUMBO -- ONE OF ONLY TWO EXAMPLES TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE.

Type III stamps have breaks in both the top and bottom outer lines (the break is usually wider at the top). This used single stands out among the examples of Scott 8 we have sold over many years. Using Power Search on our website, the extraordinary character of this stamp is demonstrable, with only a couple others comparing favorably, including the other Superb 98 Jumbo (ex Merlin, Sale 1034, lot 28) and a stamp graded 98 with part imprint (ex Curtis, Sale 1084, lot 3040).

With 2012 P.F. and 2010 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $32,500.00). This and the aforementioned Merlin stamp are the only two used examples to achieve the grade of Superb 98 Jumbo, with none higher

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