A433-GB 12p Christmas Stamp Error Block – Missing Gold & SilverStars Unprinted

🟩 Title

GB 12p Christmas Stamp Error Block – Missing Gold & Silver Stars, Unprinted Reverse – Rare Mint Block of 5

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🗂️ Category

Stamps → Great Britain → Errors, Varieties → Decimal (1971–Now)

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🧾 Condition

Mint Never Hinged (MNH) / Original Gum

Full gum on reverse, no hinges.

Visibly missing or incomplete metallic (gold/silver) elements on several stamps.

Block of 5 with clean perforations and sharp colors.

Minor natural gum rippling on back (common for this issue).

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🔍 Item Specifics

Attribute Details

Country/Region of Manufacture United Kingdom

Era Decimal (1971–Now)

Denomination 12p

Topic Christmas / Seasonal

Error Type Missing metallic ink (gold/silver stars and profile), color shift

Format Block of 5

Grade Superb Mint

Certification Uncertified

Year of Issue 1980s (approx.)

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💬 Description

Rare GB 12p Christmas commemorative stamp block showing missing metallic ink error – the gold and silver stars and profile are faint or absent.

A striking visual variety, especially evident when compared to normal examples.

Perfect for specialists in modern GB errors or Christmas thematic collections.

Reverse side is mint original gum, unmounted, with full perforations.

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💷 Valuation & Pricing Recommendation

Type Estimated Value Recommended Listing Price

Retail / Catalogue Valuation £40–£60 (error blocks of this type often achieve this range)

Buy It Now” (Fixed Price) £54.99

Auction Start Price (to attract bidders) £19.99