The U.N. "World United Against Malaria" 4 cent issue
On March 30th, 1962, the United Nations Postal Administration in New York issued a 4 cent "World United Against Malaria" issue. Due to quality issues, a second printing of the 4 cent issue was released on February 15th, 1963.


4 cent - Differences between the first and second printings.
First Printing Second Printing
Bright Reddish Maroon (most noticeable on W.H.O. emblem) Dull Brownish Maroon (most noticeable on W.H.O. emblem)
Dark Gray (most noticeable on mosquito) Light Gray (most noticeable on mosquito)
Issued on March 30, 1962 Issued on February 15, 1963


For each printing, there were 2 panes of 50 cut from a single sheet of 100. For description purposes, one pane will be Pane A and the other pane will be Pane B. With two printings and two panes per printing, there are 4 possible panes; two for the first printing, and two for the second printing. Some "wear and tear" of the plates introduced new varieties later in the printing run; therefore, there are more than 4 panes and are described below.


4 cent - First Printing Plate Varieties
Position #11
Damaged "UNITED"
 Position #12
Damaged "MALARIA"
 Position #16
Damaged "AGAINST MALARIA"
Position #45
Dot above "LE" in
"LE PALUDISME"
 Position #31
Point between "L" and "E" in
"LE MONDE"
 Position #38
Point over "T" in "CONTRE"

 Position #2
Line between legs


4 cent - First Printing Panes that are available due to "varieties" being introduced through "wear and tear".
Pane A - Combination of varieties present on pane. Pane B - Combination of varieties present on pane.
Pane A.1
Position #45Dot above "LE" in "LE PALUDISME"
 
 
Pane A.2
Position #11Damaged "UNITED"
Position #16Damaged "AGAINST MALARIA"
Position #45Dot above "LE" in "LE PALUDISME"
 
Pane A.3
Position #11Damaged "UNITED"
Position #12Damaged "MALARIA"
Position #16Damaged "AGAINST MALARIA"
Position #45Dot above "LE" in "LE PALUDISME"
Pane B.1
Position #31Point between L & E in "LE MONDE"
Position #38Point over T in "CONTRE"
 
Pane B.2
Position #2Lines between legs
Position #31Point between L & E in "LE MONDE"
Position #38Point over T in "CONTRE"


4 cent - First Printing Yellow Color Shifts
Yellow Centered
Yellow Shifted Left
Yellow Shifted Right
Yellow Shifted Right & Up


4 cent - Second Printing Plate Varieties
Normal


 Position #4X
Small Dot on Snake

 Position #4X+1
Large Dot on Snake


4 cent - Second Printing Freaks
Normal


 Position #10
Mangled Snake


4 cent - Second Printing Panes that are available due to "varieties" being introduced through "wear and tear".
Pane A - Combination of varieties present on pane. Pane B - Combination of varieties present on pane.
Pane A.1
Position #1"Pregnant" Mosquito
Pane B.1
Position #2Point under L in "MALARIA"