U. S. Scott #230 - Used - G/VG Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

230

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1893

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #230 - Columbus in Sight of Land (1 Cent)

Design Description
The stamp depicts "Columbus in Sight of Land," part of the Columbian Exposition series of 1893. It is printed in blue with intricate engraving and detailed imagery.

Analysis Components

Soundness
Grade: Fault
The stamp shows a small thin (1-3 mm) on the back. This categorizes it under the Fault category in the soundness grading scale.

Centering
Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
The stamp is noticeably off-center, particularly toward the left, but retains clear white space between the frameline and perforations.

Perforations
Perforations are intact and well-formed, with no signs of damage or repair.
Eye Appeal
Grade: No Deduction
Despite the centering issues, the cancel is neat and does not detract from the design. The eye appeal remains neutral.

Final Numerical Grade
Combination Grade Calculation:
Fine/Very Fine Centering: 77
Adjustment for Fault (small thin): -40
Combined Grade: Good/Very Good (40-49)

Summary
Final Grade: 47 (Good/Very Good)
Key Observations: The stamp's grade is primarily influenced by the small thin on the back. While its centering is respectable, the fault reduces its overall grade to the Good/Very Good range. The perforations and visual appeal remain positive aspects of this collectible.

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Item Weight

0 Lbs 1 oz

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