1c Blue, Ty. IV (9). Positions 95-96L1L, horizontal pair, both stamps recut once at top, large even margins, used with 3c Dull Red Ty. II (11A), all stamps tied by "New Orleans La. May 6" circular datestamp on 1856 folded letter to Paris, France, red "New-York Br. Pkt. May 14" circular datestamp, British and French transit handstamps, one also ties the 1c pair, endorsed "per New York Steamer" at top, some minor cover edge wear and couple small flaws at top of stamps from placement near the edge, still Very Fine, attractive usage

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