U. S. Scott #209 - Used - Graded FR/G

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

209

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1882

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation - Scott #209 (Used, Hinged, No Gum)

Design Overview
Scott #209, the 10-cent Thomas Jefferson stamp from the 1882 Banknote Issue, was printed by the American Bank Note Company in brown ink. It features a finely detailed portrait of Thomas Jefferson, framed within an oval with intricate scrollwork. This issue was perforated 12 and was widely used in the early 1880s.

This particular example has a target cancel, which impacts the left side of the design. Additionally, it has a hinge remnant on the back and several faulty perforations, which significantly affect its final grading.

Grading Breakdown
Centering Grade: 76 (Fine/Very Fine - F/VF)
✔ The perforations are clear of the design, but one or two margins are narrow.
✔ The right and top margins are noticeably narrower than the left and bottom.
✔ According to PSE grading standards, this centering is classified as Fine/Very Fine (F/VF).

Soundness: Major Fault (-45 deduction)
? Several Faulty, Clipped, Pulled, or Short Perfs: The stamp has multiple perforation defects, placing it in the Major Fault category per PSE grading guidelines.
? Hinge Remnant on the Back: The stamp has a visible hinge remnant, confirming that it was previously mounted.
? Final Deduction for Soundness: -45 points, placing the stamp in the Good (30-34) range.

Perforations & Margins
✔ Perforation Gauge: 12, matching the issue.
❌ Several clipped and short perforations, particularly on the top and right edges.
❌ Margins are uneven, with the right and top noticeably narrower than the left and bottom.

Cancellation Classification
? Moderate Target Cancel: The cancellation is dark and well-defined, primarily affecting the left portion of the stamp.
? The ink is heavily applied, reducing clarity in parts of Jefferson’s profile.
? Under PSE grading guidelines, this is classified as a Moderate Cancel, requiring an eye appeal deduction.

Eye Appeal Adjustment: (-10 deduction)
? Color & Impression: The brown ink remains strong, but the clipped perforations and cancel reduce the overall aesthetic.
? Cancellation Impact: The moderate cancel covers portions of the design, warranting a -10 point deduction for eye appeal.

Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Grading Component Score
Base Grade (Fine/Very Fine Centering) 76
Soundness Deduction (Major Fault) -45
Eye Appeal Deduction (Moderate Cancel) -10
Final Numerical Grade 21 (Fair-Good - FR-G)

Final Summary
Category Evaluation
Scott Number 209
Condition Used, Hinged, No Gum
Centering 76 (Fine/Very Fine - F/VF)
Soundness Major Fault (Multiple faulty, clipped, or short perfs, hinge remnant)
Perforations Gauge 12, multiple damaged perfs (especially top and right)
Cancellation Moderate Target Cancel (-10 Eye Appeal Points)
Eye Appeal -10 deduction due to cancellation covering part of the design
Final Grade 21 (Fair-Good - FR-G)

? Final Verdict:
This Scott #209 stamp has Fine/Very Fine centering, but multiple clipped and short perfs, a hinge remnant, and a moderate cancellation significantly impact its final grade. The stamp is graded 21 (Fair-Good - FR-G), making it a heavily worn space-filler with minimal collector value.

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