You will see similar differences in the '85 Topps McGwire rookies, which vary from rich, deep color to slightly washed out in appearance. My theory has always been that they only re-inked so often, and as the print run proceeded, allowed the cards to become somewhat faded in appearance before they did so.
Note: I think the more richly, deeply colored examples will command a significant premium in the future.
Best wishes,
Larry
Last edited by ls7plus; 10-19-2017 at 03:02 PM.
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