U. S. Scott #183 - Used - Graded Fair

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

183

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1879

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation Report: Scott #183 (Used, No Gum) - Fine Centering with Major Fault

1. Design Overview
Scott #183 is a 2-cent vermilion stamp issued in 1879 under the American Bank Note Company printings. It features George Washington in an oval frame, with "U.S. POSTAGE" at the top and "TWO 2 CENTS" at the bottom. This issue was printed on soft porous paper and has perforation gauge 12.

2. Grading Breakdown
A. Centering Assessment
Centering Grade: Fine (71)
The perforations on one or two sides come very close to the design, but white space remains visible to the unaided eye.
Measured margins range from 0.2mm to 0.1mm, making it Fine (F) centering.

B. Soundness Evaluation
Faults Present:
Major Fault: Large tear (-45 deduction)
This constitutes a significant structural defect affecting the soundness of the stamp.
Final Soundness Deduction: -45 points.

C. Perforations & Margins
Perforation Condition:
The perforations are present, but the large tear significantly affects the structural integrity.

D. Cancellation Classification
The cancellation is moderate-to-heavy, obscuring a significant portion of the design.
Cancellation Type: Moderate-Heavy Cancel

Impact on Eye Appeal:
The cancellation reduces visibility of the portrait.
A -10 point deduction for eye appeal is warranted.

E. Eye Appeal Adjustment
Color: The vermilion color is still relatively strong.
Impression: The engraving remains somewhat clear despite the tear and cancellation.
Cancellation Impact: Moderate-Heavy (-10 points).

3. Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Grading Criteria Value
Centering Grade (Fine) 71
Soundness Deduction (Major Fault: Large Tear) -45
Eye Appeal Adjustment (Moderate-Heavy Cancel) -10
Final Grade 16 (Fair - FR)

4. Final Summary
This Scott #183 (Used, No Gum) stamp has Fine (71) centering, but the large tear constitutes a major fault (-45 points). The moderate-to-heavy cancellation further reduces the grade by -10 points, leading to a final grade of 16 (Fair - FR).

Final Grade: 16 (Fair - FR)

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