1856, 5¢ red brown. Ample to large margins, rich color, tied by "New Orleans, La., Dec 3" origin cds on 1856 folded letter sheet to Cognac, France, partial red "New York, Br. Pkt., Dec 10" exchange cds and French entry cds additionally tying stamp, reverse with various transit and receiving backstamps, Very Fine and choice; with 1988 and 2007 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 12  $1,700. $0 (Image)