Lot
1067 
(Multiples) 1851, 3¢ orange brown, type II, block of three, positions 1R5E-2R5E/12R5E, deep rich color, tied by three strikes of circular grid cancels on light blue 1851 folded letter to New York N.Y., matching "Newport R.I. Jul 22" cds, docketed "Paid" at top right; Chase plating on front and notes on back. Scott No. 10A $1,250 as strip off-cover.
This is an exceptionally early use of Plate 5E on cover, used only three days after the earliest known use on July 19th 1851.
Realized: $575