Malaysia Stamp & Philately Reference Guide

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1977-1978 Definitive Series - Butterflies


+ Issue Date     : 1977
+ Classification : Postage Stamp
+ Emission       : Definitive / General Issue
+ Designer       : V. Whiteley
+ Printer        : Harrison & Sons, Limited
+ Printing       : Photogravure
+ Paper          : Chalk—Surfaced Paper
+ Watermark      : Unwatermarked
+ Perforations   : 13½ x 13
+ Separations    : Normal Perforations
+ Gum Type       : Gum
+ Shape          : Rectangular
+ Orientation    : Horizontal
1977-1978 

The new Harrison printings can be distinguished from the Bradbury & Wilkinson printings from the colours and shades. The Harrison printings were lighter colours and shades.