1916, 5¢ carmine error, o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid large beautifully balanced margins, rich vibrant color, fresh and immaculate, Superb, one of three examples to grade as such with none higher; with 2011 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98, SMQ $12,500). Scott No. 467  $850. A MARVELOUS GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1916 5¢ CARMINE ERROR OF COLOR. $0 (Image)

1916, 5¢ carmine error, o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid oversized well balanced margins, rich vibrant color and bright fresh paper, an Extremely Fine jumbo, rarely encountered so big; with 1992 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 467  $850. $0 (Image)

1916, 5¢ Carmine Error, the double error in a complete sheet of 100, o.g., error block never hinged, few stamps at right edge with hinged reinforcement, bright and fresh intact sheet, few perf separations not affecting error block and horizontal gum crease in sixth row (not affecting error stamps), otherwise Fine, from the Estate of the late John E. Du Pont; accompanied by Cabeen U.S. 5¢ Red Error manuscript. Scott No. 467  $4,158. $0 (Image)