1856, 5¢ Red Brown, light "New Orleans" cds postmark, four enormous even margins with deep, rich color and sharp early impression, an Extremely Fine gem; with 1963 and 1998 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 12  $700. ONE OF THE FINEST USED EXAMPLES WE HAVE EVER OFFERED OF THE 1856 5¢ RED BROWN. This is a notoriously difficult stamp to find in this choice condition as most examples are cut in or touched. When a four margin example is found, more often than not, the margins have been cut at an angle and do not have this wonderful "boxed" appearance. $0 (Image)

1856, 5¢ Red Brown, right margin single showing small traces of imprint along margin edge, large Boston "Paid" in grid cancel, large evenly balanced margins and wide sheet margin, deep bold color, an Extremely Fine gem, ex-Caspary; with 2016 P.S.A.G. certificate. Scott No. 12  $700. AN OUTSTANDING USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1856 5¢ RED BROWN ISSUE. $0 (Image)

1856, 5¢ Red Brown, Vertical Strip of 3, margins clear to mostly large showing portions of adjacent stamps at right, tied by "New Orleans, La., Jun 30, 1857" cds's on folded letter to Paris, France, additional tied by small manuscript mark at center and red French transit at bottom, red "New York, Paid 12, Jul 8" exchange cds, forwarded with France with numerous transit backstamps, Extremely Fine; with 2016 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 12  Estimate $7,500 - 10,000. A CHOICE VERTICAL STRIP OF THE 1856 5¢ RED BROWN ISSUE ON COVER TO FRANCE. $0 (Image)