1858, 5¢ Indian red, type I. Well centered with rich distinctive color, in combination with 1857, 10¢ green, type II on fresh 1869 folded letter to Paris, France, tied by "New Brighton, N.Y." balloon and red "New York, Paid 12, Oct 26" exchange cds's all in red, French entry postmark and receiving backstamp, Extremely Fine, a wonderful and choice usage of the scarce 5¢ Indian red issue; with 1998 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 28A+32  Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. $0 (Image)

1858, 5¢ Indian red, type I. Unusually wide margins, cancelled by small penstrokes, matching "Don Pedro's Bar Cal. July 10th" manuscript postmark. on cover to Martinez Cal., stamp with small tear, cover with some staining, otherwise Fine, a scarce usage, with 1998 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 28A  $5,000. $0 (Image)

1858, 5¢ Indian red, type I. Nol cds, deep color & well centered, Very Fine and choice; with 2006 P.F. certificate (no photo). Scott No. 28A  $3,500. $0

1858, 5¢ Indian red, type I. Partial New Orleans town cancel, exceptionally well centered with perforations clear of design on all sides, rich, warm color and distinctive proof-like impression, fresh and choice Extremely Fine; with 2006 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 28A  $3,500. $0 (Image)