U. S. Scott #209 - Used - Graded VG

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

209

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1882

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #209
Below is the detailed evaluation of the Scott #209 stamp based on the provided images and PSE guidelines:

Design Description
Scott #209, issued in 1882, is a 10-cent Thomas Jefferson stamp. It features a left-facing profile of Jefferson encased in a detailed oval frame. "U.S. POSTAGE" arches across the top, with "TEN CENTS" prominently displayed at the bottom. Its rich brown color and intricate engraving showcase the craftsmanship of 19th-century stamp design.

Evaluation
1. Centering
Grade: 71 (Fine)
Description:
The stamp is off-center, with the top margin narrower than the bottom. There is visible white space between the frameline and perforations, ensuring the frameline does not touch the edges. This fits into the Fine (F) category under PSE grading guidelines.

2. Perforations
Condition:
The perforations are intact and evenly formed. There are no signs of short, pulled, or clipped perfs, contributing positively to the stamp's structural integrity.

3. Soundness
Condition:
The stamp is generally sound with no significant structural damage, such as tears or thins. However:
Back: A hinge remnant is present, which qualifies as a Minor Fault under PSE guidelines.
Front: The design remains fully intact with no visual disruptions.
Soundness Grade: Minor Fault (Hinge Remnant)
The hinge remnant results in a -5 point deduction.

4. Eye Appeal
Condition:
The cancel is heavy and centrally applied, obscuring much of Jefferson's profile and the surrounding design. While the cancel does not overwhelm the stamp, it significantly detracts from its aesthetic appeal.
Adjustment: A heavy cancel warrants a -10 point adjustment under PSE Eye Appeal Guidelines.

Grading Calculation
Centering Grade: 71 (Fine)
Soundness Adjustment: -5 points (Hinge remnant classified as a Minor Fault)
Eye Appeal Adjustment: -10 points (Heavy cancel)
Final Numerical Grade: 56
This places the stamp in the Very Good (VG) category under PSE Numeric Grading Guidelines.

Final Summary
This is a Scott #209 10-cent Jefferson stamp in Very Good (VG) condition:
Centering: Fine (71)
Soundness: Minor Fault (Hinge remnant)
Perforations: Intact and well-formed
Eye Appeal: Heavy cancel reduces visual appeal (-10 adjustment)

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