1856, 5¢ red brown. Margins to in at right, tied by indistinct blue origin town and "New York, 9, Apr 18" exchange cds on 1857 folded letter sheet to Florence, Italy, French entry cds and transits backstamps, light cover toning, F.-V.F. Scott No. 12  Estimate $400 - 600. $0 (Image)

1856, 5¢ red brown. Town cancel, large margins all around, beautiful bright color, Extremely Fine and choice; with 1982 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 12  $875. $0 (Image)

1856, 5¢ red brown. Light town cancel, ample to large margins, strong bright color, Extremely Fine; with 2003 P.S.E. graded certificate (VF-XF 85). Scott No. 12  $875. $0 (Image)

1856, 5¢ red brown. Very light town cancel, clear to ample margins, bold color, corner crease at bottom right, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 12  $875. $0 (Image)

1856, 5¢ red brown. Large Boston "Paid" grid cancels, ample margins to just clear at bottom, light vertical crease, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 12  $875. $0 (Image)