1856, 5¢ red brown. Tied by "New Orleans, La., Nov 9" cds on 1856 folded letter sheet to Lausanne, Switzerland, red "New York, Br. Pkt., Nov 17" cds and French entry, Liverpool transit and receiving backstamps; stamp with top margin added and portion of design drawn in, Fine; with 2004 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 12  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. $0 (Image)

1856, 5¢ red brown. Socked-on-the-nose "Charleston, N.C. Feb 14" (Valentines Day) town cancel, large, beautifully balanced margins and rich color, a magnificent, Extremely Fine gem; with 2005 P.S.E. certificate graded XF-Sup 95, $2600. SMQ $2,600. Scott No. 12  $950. $0 (Image)

1856, 5¢ red brown. Light town and tiny portion of red cancels, large evenly balanced margins, gorgeous rich bright color, an Extremely Fine gem, a tough stamp so choice. Scott No. 12  $950. $0 (Image)

1856, 5¢ red brown. Town cancel, large margins to just touching, rich color, hint of toning in upper left margin, Fine; with 2003 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 12  $950. $0 (Image)