1851, 3¢ orange brown, type I. Just touched at top left, deep rich color, beautifully tied by small Boston Paid grid with red "Boston/3cts" cds at top right, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 10  $225. $0 (Image)

1851, 3¢ orange brown, type I. Four ample to large margins, deep color, tied by red grid on ladies cover with embossed border with matching "Newburgh, N.Y." cds, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 10  $225. $0 (Image)

1851, 3¢ orange brown, type I. Top margin single, large margins except just shaving frameline at left, rich color, tied by red grid on 1851 folded cover with matching "Brownsville, Pa./Jul. 10" cds, minor soiling along horiz. file fold, Very Fine and attractive, a nice early use. Scott No. 10  Estimate $100 - 150. $0 (Image)

1851, 3¢ orange brown, type I. 4 margin example on 1855 folded letter with Boston red cds & black small Boston "PAID" cancel; great orange brown color, Very Fine; signed Ashbrook. Scott No. 10  Estimate $100 - 150. $0 (Image)

1851, 3¢ orange brown, type I. Full original gum, lower left corner reattached, Fine appearance; with photocopy of 1994 P.S.E. certificate for block. Scott No. 10  $4,250. $0 (Image)