Lot
1160 
1856, 5¢ red brown, clear large margins, deep color, tied by "New Orleans, La., Sep 1" cds on 1856 folded letter to Angouleme, France, red "New York, Br. Pkt., Sep 8" cds, Calais entry and bold "13" decimes due handstamp, reverse with red Liverpool transit and receiving postmarks; cover tear at top, Very Fine. Scott No. 12 Estimate $300 - 400.
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: $280