1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Position 73L4, huge margins all around including parts of three adjoining stamps, clearly showing wide breaks at top and bottom — the defining characteristic of the type — rich color, grid cancel

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 IMPERFORATE ONE-CENT TYPE III, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. A MAGNIFICENT 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. The example offered here, with unusually wide margins and clear breaks, is a condition rarity.

With 1979 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95). Only five grade higher.

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