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

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

230

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1893

Item Description

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

1. Design Description
This 1¢ blue stamp from the 1893 Columbian Exposition series features Christopher Columbus and his crew spotting land, marking their arrival in the New World. It is finely engraved and printed in blue ink.

2. Condition Analysis
Soundness (With Grade):
Observation: The stamp is faultless, with no thins, tears, creases, or any other issues.
Grade: Faultless.

Centering (With Grade):
Observation: The stamp is off center, with the design noticeably closer to the right and bottom edges. There is still visible white space between the framelines and the perforations.
Grade: 70 (Fine).

Perforations:
Observation: Perforations are complete and intact with no short or irregular perfs.
Evaluation: Meets expected quality for this issue.

Eye Appeal (With Grade):
Observation: The color is fresh and vibrant, maintaining its original blue tone. The cancellation is moderate to heavy, cutting across the central vignette, slightly affecting the overall visual appeal.
Grade: -5 points for moderate cancellation.

3. Final Summary of Grades
Category Details Grade
Soundness Faultless Faultless
Centering Off center (right and bottom); Fine 70 (F)
Perforations Complete and intact Fine
Eye Appeal Fresh color; moderate cancellation -5
Final Numerical Grade Fine Centering + Eye Appeal Deduction 65
Final Grade: Very Good-Fine (VG-F)

The final grade for this stamp is 65 (Very Good-Fine). While the stamp remains faultless in soundness, the off center design and moderate cancellation detract from its overall aesthetic appeal.

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Item Weight

0 Lbs 1 oz

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