Lot 1192
1916, 5¢ carmine error. In combination with 1916, 1¢ green (462) and mistaken for the 2¢ to pay the 3¢ war rate, on cover to Philadelphia, Pa., tied by "Wayne, Pa., Jan 10, 1918" flag machine cancel; 5¢ with corner wrinkle ending in small tear at bottom left, Fine, a rare commercial usage of the 1916, 5¢ carmine error, with only 5 to 6 usages known; with 2008 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 467 $5,000.
Realized: $3,250