Lot
2242 
1916, 5¢ carmine error, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering amid large evenly balanced margins all around, rich radiant color and remarkable freshness, a Superb gem, the only example to receive this grade with none higher; with 2013 P.S.A.G. and 2015 P.S.E. Graded certificates (both Gem 100, SMQ $27,500). Scott No. 467 $850.
WITHOUT QUESTION THE FINEST NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1916 5¢ CARMINE PERF 10 ERROR IN EXISTENCE.
This example is by far the finest known. The P.S.E. Population Report shows the next highest graded example being a 98 and the "Certificate Search" shows only a 95 XQ as the highest graded by the Philatelic Foundation.
Realized: $10,500