Canada 554a

1971 Six cent Christmas Snowflake, an amazing mint example MISSING the BLUE COLOUR in error, albino engraved impression of the entire design is visible instead. Originating from the UNIQUE FOLD-OVER error “block of eight”, this being “top left” stamp. A major missing colour rarity, Very Fine, Never Hinged (Unitrade 554a; catalogue value $3,000)

The original find of this one-of-a-kind irregular “block of eight”, consisted of only three full stamps showing the albino impression of the engraving and completely missing blue colour in error.