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All Forums Category: US Stamps and Covers Discussions Forum: US Classic Stamps - As Issued and Used

563 And 563A

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Posted 02/17/2013 6:43 pm

My StampManage Software (2012) does not have an entry for a 563a.
Does Scotts Catalogue still list the 563a as a distinct color variation? My Scott Catalogue (now a bit outdated ...2005) lists a 563a. But the new SM software does not.

Thanks,
Vic

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Posted 02/17/2013 6:59 pm

Here is the info from 2012 catalogue: For US right?

563 - 11c Greenish Blue Mint - 1.5 Used - 0.6

563a - 11c light bluish green (Same CVs)

563d - Imperf Pair

Edit: Sorry didn't notice the forum :/

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Edited by Mindpsyche - 02/17/2013 7:03 pm

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Posted 02/17/2013 7:19 pm

Yes, Scott specialized still lists the a.

563

563a

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Posted 02/17/2013 9:03 pm

The Scott Specialized catalog also concludes the listing with this note:

Quote:
"Many other intermediate shades exist for Nos. 563 and 563a, all falling within the blue or green color families."

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Posted 02/17/2013 10:01 pm

A few 563/563a shades

The first 2 are 563a the last 2 are 563 the other 2 are.....

Edit: Stallzer yours are numbered backwards.

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Edited by Russ - 02/17/2013 10:05 pm

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Canada

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Posted 02/17/2013 10:49 pm

Thanks all.

I have a half dozen of these 563s and not two of them are the exact same shade.

This happens so frequently with early US stamps that I find it easier to just collect a half dozen or more of the same stamp (where feasible) and mount them as color variations...

Thanks again,

Vic

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Posted 02/18/2013 10:16 am

Vic that's what I do also. Same with Washinton Red and Green

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