1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Position 48L4, huge margins all around with wide breaks at top and bottom (the characteristics of the type), pretty shade, neat strike of circular datestamp

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE III, WHICH CLEARLY SHOWS THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TYPE. A MARVELOUS STAMP IN EVERY RESPECT.

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 1980 and 1994 P.F. and 2009 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $12,200.00). Only two have graded higher to date and only four others share this grade.

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