JOHORE 1977 (VARIETY) 2C DANAUS MELANIPPUS BLOCK WITH BLACK SHIFT
2c Danaus Melanippus block x 6, printed photogravure by Harrison, with down shift of black resulting in the state arms partially obscuring the value. Scarce. Fresh and fine. Mint never hinged. SG183var; SC177a; ISC189var
Note: two black plates were used for printing – one for the main part of the design and one for the portrait, state name and arms – which explains why the main part of the design is unaffected
