U. S. Scott #182 - Used - Fine Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

182

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

70 (Fine)

Year of Issue

1879

Item Description

Scott #182 (Used stamp, hinged, no gum):

Design Overview:
Scott #182 is a 1-cent stamp issued in 1861, featuring a portrait of George Washington in the center.
The design includes intricate engraving around the portrait and a scroll and "US POSTAGE" inscription at the top. The denomination "1 CENT" is displayed at the bottom.
The overall design is typical of 19th-century U.S. stamps, with a focus on clarity and symmetry.

Centering Grade:
Centering Grade = 76 (Fine/Very Fine)
Observation: The stamp is noticeably off-center, with one or two sides significantly closer to the perforations.
Evaluation: While the edges are tight, there is still white space visible between the frame lines and perforations. This does not cross into the "Very Fine" category, as the off-centering is more apparent.

Soundness (Grade):
Faultless Condition
Observation: The stamp shows no thins, creases, or other visible faults. It is free from any significant damage.
Hinging: The stamp has hinge marks on the back, typical for used stamps. Hinge marks do not impact the soundness grade for used stamps.

Perforations:
Complete Perforations
Observation: The perforations are complete and uniform. There are no damaged or missing perforation tips, ensuring the stamp is well-perforated.

Eye Appeal (Grade):
Moderate Cancel
Observation: The cancel is moderate in strength. It is partially obscuring the design, particularly the portrait of Washington. This level of cancellation reduces the overall visual appeal, but it is not overly aggressive.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: A -5 adjustment is made due to the cancellation being more prominent than typical, but not excessive.

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 76 (Fine/Very Fine)
Eye Appeal Adjustment: -5 (Moderate cancel)
Final Grade Calculation: 76 - 5 = 71

Final Grade:
Grade = 71 (Fine)
Based on the centered position, moderate cancel, and faultless soundness, the stamp grades as Fine (F). The centered status puts it in the Fine category, with the eye appeal penalty for the cancel bringing the grade slightly lower within the Fine range.

Summary:
This Scott #182 stamp is in Fine condition with some reduction in eye appeal due to the moderate cancel. It is a faultless example with complete perforations and typical hinge marks for a used stamp. Despite the minor impact of the cancel, it remains an attractive example of the issue.

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