What Do You Think Of The Color Of This #29?

I considering buying this stamp but I'm hesitating because of the color. Anyone know what the cause might be and a way to correct it?

Terry

Terry, I`m not exactly sure I know what you are asking. There is a wide, wide range of color for the 29.

check out http://stampauctionnetwork.com/BG/1/516.jpg

KGB/wert: I agree that there are many shades but the brownish paper is my concern. The shades I've seen still have contrast between the image and the paper rather than the muddy background in this example.

Terry

Hi Terry
The stamp does look faded, but admittedly it's difficult for us to tell on our monitors, you know, different settings and all that.
Is that an ebay image? It could also be a poor scan on the sellers part. Notice the fancy cancel is a tad faded looking too.
I'd say if you have your doubts, don't by it. It's nicely centred, but does have some stubby perfs. There are plenty of these out there, if you have doubts.

jamesw: Yeah, a bad scan would be the best outcome. If the bidding is light I may take it on as a clean up project.

Terry

Terry, good luck with this. I hope you win and report back to us!

You could ask for a scan of he back if you want to check that the paper is Ok or if there is any paper damage (foxing, soiling, aging)

I'm sure that the stamp comes in that shade. These lighter shades are also the ones that are sometimes perf 11 1/2 x 12.

In the SG guide, there's a colour called "DRAB." LOL! Pretty close!

Well, I bought it and it is not nearly as muddy looking in person. I'm happy with the purchase and decided not to do anything about attempting to clean it.

Terry

Cjd: It still appears muddy in a scan on my monitor but that is probably the fault of the scanner I'm using.

Terry

Did you check the perfs ? Could be Perf 12 or perf 11 1/2 x 12. The light brownish violet shade is quite scarce !

I don't think it has a watermark based on the nice perfs, but if it did, it would be a good score.

jimjung: Looks like perf 12 to me:

Is 'light brownish' in the Unitrade?

I actually like the drab! I don't think it's dirty..just an interesting rare shade :) How much was it? I would have bought it FOR the color.

vfstamp: I paid $11.99 + $2.50 shipping on ebay (item # 231636033238).

Terry