U. S. Scott #230 - Used - Fair Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

230

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

VG & Below

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1893

Item Description

Stamp Overview
Scott #230: 1-cent Columbian Exposition stamp from 1893.
Design: Titled "Columbus in Sight of Land," the stamp depicts Christopher Columbus on the deck of his ship, looking toward land. Surrounding him are his crew and Native Americans in the foreground, framed within an ornate rectangular border. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" is inscribed at the top, and "POSTAGE ONE CENT" is at the center.
Color: Ultramarine blue.
Condition: Used stamp with evidence of hinging and no gum.

Front Analysis (Centering, Perforations, and Eye Appeal)
Centering
The stamp is off-center, with the frameline touching the perforations on one side. The other three sides are uneven, but the design is not cut into.
Centering Grade: 51 (Very Good).

Perforations
The perforations show a pulled perf on the lower-left side, which detracts from the overall appearance and soundness.

Eye Appeal
The stamp’s design is rich in detail, but the creases and pulled perf diminish its visual appeal. The cancellation is moderately heavy but does not completely obscure the central design.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: The damage and cancellation place this stamp in the lower range of visual appeal, with no bonus applied.

Back Analysis (Soundness and Faults)
Soundness
The back reveals severe or multiple creases, in addition to the pulled perf. These issues are classified as "Damaged" under PSE guidelines.
The hinge remnant and lack of gum are typical for a used stamp of this era and do not add further deductions beyond the damage classification.

Fault Impact
The classification of "Damaged" significantly impacts the grade, placing the soundness in the lowest range.

Grading Summary
Centering Grade: 51 (Very Good).
Soundness Deduction: The severe creases and pulled perf result in a Damaged classification, placing the soundness grade in the Fair (10-19) range.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: No additional deductions or bonuses are applied.

Final Grade Calculation:
Base Grade: 51 (Very Good).
Soundness Adjustment: Reduced to 11 (Fair) due to the damage.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: No further impact.
Final Numerical Grade
11 (Fair).

Conclusion
Design: 1-cent Columbian Exposition, "Columbus in Sight of Land" (Scott #230, 1893 issue).
Centering: Very Good (Grade 51).
Soundness: Damaged (Severe creases and pulled perf).
Cancellation: Moderately heavy but does not fully obscure the design.
Final Grade: 11 (Fair).

This stamp is graded as Fair due to the significant creases and pulled perf, which impact its collectibility.

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