USA Fleet Of Columbus Scott 233 Colors

Can anyone tell me if there are more than 2 varieties for this stamp.
I have side by side comparison and not sure If they are both aquamarine

Have you searched this forum for previous threads on this topic?
Don

Yes most threads age out and don't get seen after a while .Any insight is appreciated Don

Check here: https://www.theswedishtiger.com/233-scotts.html

Yes I have visited that page ,still inconclusive as to the blue colors .

IMO, the two stamps you posted are the same color. The blue variant is markedly different.

... and you meant to say ultramarine, not aquamarine.

Agree with NSK, both shown are ultramarine. If you happen to have the 1c Columbian, the blue error is closer to the color of that, not quite as dark/deep.

Ultramarine is quite vivid though aged paper will throw off color perception generally. Some people say they can see a bit of yellow in ultramarine.

The site linked above lists near the top of the left column the basic information of ultramarine (not aquamarine), dull ultramarine, and deep ultramarine. The same three shades are listed in the Scott U.S. Specialized catalog, (and the blue error, of course.) Some natural shade variation is not unexpected during a print-run as ink is formulated, replenished, stirred (or not), etc. Most of the Columbian issue have 2-4 very close shades listed.

I see no difference between your stamps. If there is a difference which you see, they should be scanned in the same scan, side by side to have identical scan conditions to best illustrate it. Lastly, color studies with used stamps introduce another level of variability over unused stamps. I wouldn't get too lost in the weeds with these two stamps. You don't have the blue error.

Hi proudma02,
I do not understand this statement; a quick search found these.

https://goscf.com/t/67064
https://goscf.com/t/51041
https://www.stampcommunity.org/topi...PIC_ID=32089
https://www.stampcommunity.org/topi...PIC_ID=49963

As a mom and author, I hope you consider this hobby in terms of intrinsic value. Especially for kids, this hobby can offer significant learning opportunity for learning about history, geography, other cultures. It has a layperson reputation as a financial investment but many here would tell you that this is very rarely true.
Don