1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa, showing wide break at top, light town cancel, large margins, deep color and crisp impression, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1971 A.P.S. certificate. Scott No. 8A  $900. $0 (Image)

1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa, neat town cancel, ample to large margins clearly showing break at top, rich bright color, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 8A  $900. $0 (Image)

1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa, position 38R1E, circular grid cancel, margins large at left and top clearly showing strong break at top, rich bright plate one early color, Very Fine; with 1998 P.S.E. certificate for strip. Scott No. 8A  $900. $0 (Image)