1c Blue, Type III (8). Position 68R4, original gum, small h.r. at top, full margins to ample with the outer line breaks at top and bottom perfectly visible, intense Plate 4 shade

FRESH AND VERY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT IMPERFORATE TYPE III, WITH CLEAR AND DISTINCT BREAKS IN THE OUTER LINES AT TOP AND BOTTOM. A VERY DIFFICULT CLASSIC ISSUE TO OBTAIN WITH ORIGINAL GUM AND IN SOUND CONDITION.

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, a majority of stamps of this type (both unused and used) have small breaks in at least one line. This is the exception.

Ex Cipolla and Eubanks, and from our 1990 Rarities sale. With 1976 and 2021 P.F. certificates.

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