Lot
2257 
1917, 5¢ carmine color error, unwatermarked, imperf, the single error in a block of 6, o.g., lightly hinged, large margins, rich vibrant color on fresh paper, Very Fine and choice; with 1982 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 485 $10,000 for single.
AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THE 1917 5¢ CARMINE COLOR ERROR IN A BLOCK OF 6.
While producing the 2¢ plate "7942", during one of the inspections it was noted that three positions in the plate were not satisfactory and needed to be burnished out and re-entered. The transfer roll for the 5¢ stamp was mistakenly used with the error passing through production unnoticed, with the error sheets released in perf. 10 (467), perf. 11. (505) and a limited number imperf. (485).
Realized: $11,500