Lot 2107 o
1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa, plate 4, position 72L4, neat face free town cancel, large beautifully balanced margins all around, deep rich color and an exceptional impression on bright paper, a Superb gem, only five examples to receive this grade with only three grading higher; with 1987, 2004 P.F. & 2003 P.S.E. certificates, the latter Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $10,000).Scott No. 8A $800.
A REMARKABLE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 1¢ TYPE IIIA IMPERFORATE GRADED SUPERB 98 BY THE P.S.E.
Type IIIa is defined as having a break in the outer line at either top or bottom. The stamp offered here is a superb example of this type, which clearly shows the wide break at top and the complete bottom line. Plate 4 imperforate stamps are desirable and rare since they were issued in April-June 1857 shortly before perforations were introduced.