1c Blue, Ty. III-IIIa (8-8A). Positions 34-35L4, horizontal pair, huge and even margins all around, deep rich color and proof-like impression, two clear strikes of "Newport N.Y. Aug. 17" circular datestamp, Type III at left shows wide breaks at both top and bottom, Type IIIa at right shows wide break at top and complete outer line at bottom

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN OUTSTANDING COMBINATION PAIR OF THE ONE-CENT 1851 IMPERFORATE TYPES III AND IIIa WITH BEAUTIFUL MARGINS, COLOR, CANCELLATION AND IMPRESSIONS.

The Neinken book lists the left stamp (Position 34) as being Type IIIa. However, as the plate was used the outer line at bottom wore away, and the stamp became Type III. The combination of these types from Positions 34-35L4 is extremely rare in any form, but imperforate Plate 4 stamps are much rarer than perforated stamps from this plate.

Ex Floyd and Wingate. With 1999 P.S.E. and 2000 P.F. certificates. With 2018 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; unpriced as a pair). For reference, a single of Scott 8 graded XF-Superb 95 catalogs $8,250.

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