1859, 5¢ brown, type I. Tied by "New Orleans, La., Dec 9" cds's on 1860 folded letter to Gironde, France, red "New York, Paid 6, Dec 15" exchange and French entry cds's, cover with trivial age bleaching spots of little consequence, Very Fine; with 2004 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 29  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. $0 (Image)

1859, 5¢ brown, type I. Tied by light New Orleans, La. cds's on printed judicial court cover to Thibodauxville, La., cover reduced at right, Very Fine, a rare example of the 5 x 3¢ rate paid with the 5¢ value. Scott No. 29  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. $0 (Image)

1859, 5¢ brown, type I. Without gum, rich color, about Fine; with 2004 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 29  $1,250. $0 (Image)

1859, 5¢ brown, type I. Town cancel, strong color, F.-V.F.; with 1989 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 29  $425. $0 (Image)