Sale 1224 — 2020 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 30 June-1 July, 2020
Category — 1851-56 Issue
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
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35°
1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Plate 4, large and well-proportioned margins showing clear breaks at top and bottom, intense color, struck by just part of the rim of a circular datestamp, leaving the design fully visibleEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE III.
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 stamp is notable for its wide breaks at both top and bottom.
With 2020 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $4,750.00)
1,600
3,750
