Hong Kong 1973-74 $5 pink and royal blue error, SG294/b

Hong Kong 1973-74 $5 pink and royal blue error, SG294/bHong Kong 197374 $5 Pink and Royal Blue, SG294 bSpectacular Error Pink Omitted in Vertical Strip of Five A remarkable and extremely rare error of the $5 definitive, Watermark w12 (sideways), vertical strip of 5 featuring the middle stamp with pink completely omitted, and partial pink omissions on the two adjoining stamps. An unmounted mint multiple with full original gum. This is a visually striking and important se tenant format, vividly illustrating

A wonderful display piece with great eye appeal

ERROR OVERPRINT INVERTED

Written by Springsteen in blue ball-point pen ink

but GPO policy stated only the monarch's head could appear on a British stamp

Excellent item with rarely seen photographic provenance

Superb unmounted mint with full original gum corner marginal '2A

Great Britain King George V 1911 3d engravers sketch die for unissued value (die 2 head)

This major colour omission results in the loss of "CANADA $2" and significantly alters the appearance of the building’s roof and architectural details

2013 BPA certificate

Features padded shoulders

in superb condition

William Franklyn