Lot 253
1916, 5¢ carmine error, neatly tied by "Richmond, Va., Nov 19, 1919" machine cancel on locally addressed cover to "the Southern Publishing Co., Mr. Aug. Dietz, Pres.", Very Fine; with 2007 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 467; $5,000 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
A WONDERFUL AND RARE ON COVER EXAMPLE OF THE 1916 5¢ PERF 10 CARMINE ERROR ADDRESSED TO THE NOTABLE PHILATELIST AUGUST DIETZ.
Realized: $8,500