1961 Topps Variations

[ALR-bishop]

Good catch on the noticeable differences in these two cards. I think color differences like these occur in most sets and may just be differences in ink levels on different runs...unlike the 62 greenies where two different printing companies were involved

Most differences in cards that are the result of unintentional printing differences are not listed as variations. Definitions of what should constitute a true variation versus a print defect or variance cab vary by individual. For me, variations are intended card differences, such as the 59 Spahn DOB differences or the 59 tread/option or not cards. But some famous and recognized variations like the 57 Bakep, the 58 Herrer and 52 Campos black star, would not fit my definition. And recently PSA's recognition of the 61 Fairly green smudge in the baseball on the back as a variation means even a minor print defect can still qualify as a hobby variation if it gets some official recognition by a recognized authority.

But all that is just my personal view and I collect all types of variants/errors/variations/print defects