U. S. Scott #114 - Used - VG/F Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

114

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1869

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #114 (3-Cent Locomotive Design)

Design:
Scott #114 is from the 1869 Pictorial Issue, depicting a blue locomotive in motion. This intricate engraving highlights the transportation revolution and its impact on the United States.

Evaluation Criteria:

1. Soundness:
Back Condition:
The back shows evidence of prior hinging, including a hinge remnant. There are no visible thins, tears, or significant damage to the paper structure.
Grade: Faultless

2. Centering:
The design is noticeably off-center, leaning significantly to one side. The edge of the frameline approaches the perforations but does not touch them. There is a narrow but visible margin on the closer sides.
Grade: 70 (Fine)

3. Perforations:
The perforations are intact and well-formed, with no visible pulled or damaged perfs. They are consistent with the standard gauge for this issue.
Grade: Faultless

4. Eye Appeal:
The stamp's cancellation is heavy, covering a significant portion of the design, detracting from its overall appearance. This cancellation obscures details of the locomotive, diminishing visual clarity.
Grade Adjustment: -10 for heavy cancel

Final Numerical Grade:
Category Grade
Centering 70 (Fine)
Soundness Faultless
Perforations Faultless
Eye Appeal -10
Final Grade 60 (Very Good-Fine)

This stamp, despite its sound condition and intact perforations, is heavily penalized due to centering and the detracting cancellation. Its final grade reflects these factors.

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