U. S. Scott #210 - Used - VG/F Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

210

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1883

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #210
Below is the comprehensive evaluation of Scott #210, a 2-cent George Washington stamp, based on the provided images and PSE grading guidelines.

Design Description
Scott #210, issued in 1883, features a left-facing profile of George Washington. The design is framed by an ornate oval, with "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" at the top and "TWO CENTS" prominently displayed at the bottom. The rich brown-red coloring is distinctive of this issue, making it a visually striking example of 19th-century U.S. stamps.

Evaluation
1. Centering
Grade: 70 (Fine)
Description:
The stamp is off-center, particularly on the top margin, which is narrower than the bottom. While the design approaches the perforations, white space remains visible, ensuring that the frameline does not touch the edge. This qualifies as Fine (F) centering under PSE grading guidelines.

2. Perforations
Condition:
The perforations are intact and generally well-formed, with no evidence of short, pulled, or clipped perfs. They contribute positively to the overall condition of the stamp.

3. Soundness
Condition:
The stamp is structurally sound with no significant faults such as tears, thins, or creases. However:
Back: The reverse shows evidence of hinging, which qualifies as a Very Minor Fault under PSE guidelines.
Front: The design and surface are unmarred, with no visible flaws.
Soundness Grade: Very Minor Fault (Hinged)
A hinge remnant results in a -5 point deduction.

4. Eye Appeal
Condition:
The cancel is moderately heavy and centrally placed, obscuring portions of Washington's profile and parts of the surrounding design. While the cancel is neat, it detracts from the overall visual appeal.
Adjustment: A moderately heavy cancel warrants a -5 point adjustment under PSE Eye Appeal Guidelines.

Grading Calculation
Centering Grade: 70 (Fine)
Soundness Adjustment: -5 points (Hinge remnant classified as a Very Minor Fault)
Eye Appeal Adjustment: -5 points (Moderate cancel)
Final Numerical Grade: 60
This places the stamp in the Very Good-Fine (VG-F) category under PSE Numeric Grading Guidelines.

Final Summary
This is a Scott #210 2-cent George Washington stamp in Very Good-Fine (VG-F) condition:
Centering: Fine (70)
Soundness: Very Minor Fault (Hinge remnant)
Perforations: Intact and well-formed
Eye Appeal: A moderately heavy cancel reduces the visual appeal slightly (-5 adjustment)

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