Lot
1381 
1856, 5¢ red brown, ample to large margins and deep radiant color, tied by "New Orleans, La., Oct 13" cds on 1856 folded letter to Bordeaux, France, red "New York, Br. Pkt., Oct 21" cds, bold "13" decimes due handstamp, reverse with red Liverpool transit and receiving postmarks, Very Fine and choice; with 1981 & 2006 P.F. certificates. Scott Nos. 12 Estimate $400 - 600.
This is a late example of the "French Decree" rate. On January 1, 1857 the French due rate dropped from 13 decimes to 8 decimes (the so-called "Three Months" rate, which was in effect only until April first).
Realized: $750