It's hard to tell from your scan, but I would bet your stamp is discolored from exposure to elements. Violet ink was very vulnerable to discoloration during this period.
I'm looking at a page in my stock book that contains approximately 100 3 cent Washingtons. I see a multiplicity of shades that deviate from violet including several greys.
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Posted 12/28/2015 10:15 pm
