1c Blue, Type IV (9). Position 89R1L, recut once at top and with clear break in outer line at bottom, massive Jumbo margins with large portions of all adjoining stamps, grid cancels

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MASSIVE ONE-CENT 1851 TYPE IV FROM THE LATE STATE OF PLATE ONE LATE--SHOWING A BREAK IN THE BOTTOM LINE--A TYPE IIIa CHARACTERISTIC.

Only a few positions on Plate 1 Late show a break in the bottom line on late impressions. Position 89R1L is the original one recognized and described by Ashbrook (see Neinken book, page 129). This example with Jumbo margins is very desirable.

Ex Ishikawa. With 1978 P.F. certificate. Accompanied by another 1c from Position 89R1L showing complete outer lines (earlier state of the plate)

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