Scott 851

Some of the things I'm running across. Here is a stamp in what I would call Post Office Fresh condition. Gum is undisturbed. Stamp feels nice and firm as the dark colored stamp next to it but the inking is so faint that only in this scan does the image show really well.

My question is, since I'm still a rookie with a lot of questions: How does this happen? The ink was running low? The stamp does not show any signs of being left out exposed to the sun. I have seen that before. This stamp seems too clean.

Again, your comments are very much appreciated.

Almost looks as if it's printed on the wrong side. It's not from stacking on top of another sheet while the ink was still damp, the printing would be reversed. Interesting Stamp.

tazzmann30....this is called a "dry print"
just printed with less ink transfer....
basically the opposite from a "over inking"
where excessive ink would build up.

Kevin504

Would this be considered an ERROR or just a color variation from the common of these issues?

I would call it a "minor error"
Very little premium....a few dollars at best.

Thanks for the clarification Kevin.

An interesting piece to have never the less.
Tom