Lot
1416 
1858, 5¢ Indian red, type I, deep rich color, used with 10¢ Green, Ty. III (33), tied by "New Orleans La. May 13, 1859" cds on blue folded cover to France, red "Short Paid" in frame, black New York debit cds, ultramarine Le Havre receiving date stamp and "16" decimes due handstamp, several French transit backstamps, missing side flaps & slightly reduced at right, Very Fine, a stunning example of this rare shade, Ashbrook's notes on back; with 1991 P.F. certificate. Scott Nos. 28A Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Realized: $1,600