Great Britain 1970 5d Literary Anniversaries error, SG827c.
A very fine unmounted mint, with full original gum, top marginal se-tenant block of four showing error of missing colour, light greenish blue (value) omitted on "Oliver Twist" stamp.
Offered with an example of the normal block for comparison and display purposes.
The stamp issue was produced to commemorate the centenary of the death of Charles Dickens (1812-1870).
A rare QEII error of missing colour. Pierron records only circa 50 mint blocks.
The error was most likely due to a dry print as blocks are known with light greenish blue partially missing from the background of the bottom left stamp in addition to missing the value on the right stamp.
SG Catalogue Value: £450+.
