2c Orange

V. Block of Six, full OG, H, stunning deep dark color and rich proof like impression, there are some minor perf faults at R., Fine-Very Fine appearing example of this exceedingly rare multiple, this is the largest recorded multiple where all stamps have silk fibers, there is a block of nine of which is certed with six of the nine stamps having silk fibers, with only 29 recorded examples of which 16 are tied up in multiples this block certainly ranks among the rarest of all First Issue silk paper items, the catalog value listed is for six singles since Scott does not list any multiple prices, (ENV 2,000-2,500)