1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Position 65R4, C Relief, wide breaks in top and bottom outer lines, large to huge margins showing part of adjoining stamp at right, deep shade, lightly cancelled by town datestamp

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ONE-CENT TYPE III IMPERFORATE FROM PLATE FOUR.

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.

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