Lot 10620 – GB 1972 Christmas 3p mint n.h. with gold omitted and 7 1/2p mint n.h. with ochre omitted

1972 Christmas 3p mint n.h. with gold omitted and 7 1/2p mint n.h. with ochre omitted, very fine and fresh (S.G. £1’150).Note: Gold was printed using two cylinders (1E and 1F); only gold from cylinder 1F is known missing. It’s a difficult error to spot, but can be confirmed under magnification by comparing the braiding on the sleeves and at the bottom of the garment with that on the normal stamp – the gold printing is noticeably thinner on the error.