Sale 1362 — The El Dorado Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 7-9 October, 2025
Category — 1c 1851-56 Issue (Scott 5A-9)
1c Blue, Ty. III (8). Plate 4, large to huge margins including left sheet margin, deep rich Plate 4 color, clearly showing wide breaks at top and bottom—the defining characteristic of the type—lightly cancelled by rim of circular datestamp
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 2011 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95). Only four grade higher (two each at 95J and 98).
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