1856, 5¢ red brown. Full even margins, tied by "Sainte Marie, Illinois" postmark with second strike below on cover front to France, red "New York, Br. Pkt., Jul 9" exchange cds and French transit and due handstamps; stamp with slight edge toning, F.-V.F. Scott No. 12  Estimate $400 - 600. $0 (Image)

1856, 5¢ red brown. blue grid and town cancels, ample to large margins, rich color, Very Fine and attractive; with 1982 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 12  $1,025. $0 (Image)

1856, 5¢ red brown. Light town cancel, ample to large margins, bold color, Very Fine; with 2007 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 12  $900. $0 (Image)

1856, 5¢ red brown. Neat grid cancel, ample to large margins, bold color, faint corner crease at bottom right, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 12  $900. $0 (Image)