Sale 976 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 29 September-2 October, 2009
Category — 1c-3c 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5-11)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1100
1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Plate 4, large to huge margins, vibrant color, clear breaks at both top and bottom (the characteristic of the type), face-free blue town cancelsEXTREMELY 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 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $6,900.00)
3,560
5,250
