1c Blue, Ty. Ib (5A). Position 4R1E, full margins, pastel Plate 1E shade slightly affected by cleaning (not noted on certificate), bold Cincinnati 0. circular datestamp

VERY FINE. A SCARCE FOUR-MARGIN USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE Ib FROM PLATE ONE EARLY.

Type Ib was produced only as an imperforate stamp from Plate 1 Early. Six positions on Plate 1E furnished stamps qualifying as Type Ib — Positions 3-6R and 8-9R — distinguished by the complete design at top and nearly complete design at bottom. When first entered on the plate, these six positions (as well as 7R1E) had the complete design at top and bottom. However, unlike 7R, small portions of the bottoms were ironed out when the entries were made below them. 

From our 1975 Rarities sale (as a rejoined pair). With 2009 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80). Scott value $6,500.

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