1856, 5¢ red brown, large margin s to just in at right, tied by "New Orleans, La., Jul 19" cds on folded letter sheet to Bordeaux, France, with red "New-York Br. Pkt" credit cds and "26" decimes due handstamp, numerous transit and arrival markings; minor cover edge wear, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 12  Estimate $500 - 750. A "French Decree" letter weighing over 7½ grams but less than ½ ounce, thus charged a single rate of 5¢ U.S. postage, but a double rate of 26 decimes by France. $0 (Image)

1856, 5¢ red brown, margins large to in at top, rich color, tied by "New Orleans, La., Oct 31" origin cds on 1856 folded letter sheet to Bordeaux, France, stamp additionally tied red New York exchange cds, "13" decimes due handstamp, F.-V.F. Scott No. 12  Estimate $400 - 600. $0 (Image)

1856, 5¢ red brown, margins ample to just touching, in combination with 1851, 10¢ green, type II on cover to Paris, France, tied by Norwich, Ct., Jul 6, 1857 origin cds, red "Boston, Paid 12, Jul 7" exchange cds and "Boston, Br. Pkt." backstamp, manuscript "Per steamer Persia" ship endorsement at top, Very Fine. Scott No. 12+14  Estimate $500 - 750. $0 (Image)

1856, 5¢ red brown, neat blue town cancel, ample to large margins, strong vivid color, Very Fine and choice, very attractive and scarce with a color cancellation; with 2008 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 12  $825. $0 (Image)

1856, 5¢ red brown, neat town cancel, full well balanced margins, strong color, Very Fine; with 2005 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF 80, SMQ $750). Scott No. 12  $700. $0 (Image)

1856, 5¢ red brown, vertical strip of 3, New Orleans, La. town cancels, margins large to close at left and just touching at bottom, rich deep color, corner crease at top left, otherwise F.-V.F. Scott No. 12  $3,750. $0 (Image)