U. S. Scott #232 - Used - Fine Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

232

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

70 (Fine)

Year of Issue

1893

Item Description

Stamp Overview
Scott #232: 3-cent Columbian Exposition stamp from 1893.
Design: The stamp is titled "Flag Ship of Columbus" and depicts Columbus’s ship sailing on the sea, framed by an ornate border. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" is inscribed at the top, with "POSTAGE THREE CENTS" at the bottom.
Color: Green.
Condition: Used stamp with gum residue from hinging and no gum.

Front Analysis (Centering, Perforations, and Eye Appeal)
Centering
The stamp is off-center on one or two sides, with the edge of the frameline approaching the perforations but not touching them. White space is visible, although narrow in some areas.
Centering Grade: 70 (Fine).

Perforations
The perforations are intact, clean, and evenly punched, with no visible short, pulled, or clipped perfs.

Eye Appeal
The stamp’s design and color are vibrant, and the details are crisp. The cancellation is moderately heavy, crossing the ship’s mast but does not overly detract from the overall visual appeal.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: No bonus or penalty is applied due to the typical placement and neatness of the cancellation.

Back Analysis (Soundness and Faults)
Soundness
The back of the stamp shows gum residue from hinging, which is considered a normal consequence of hinging and not a fault.
No additional faults or issues are visible.

Fault Impact
Since the gum residue is a natural outcome of hinging, no deductions apply for soundness.

Grading Summary
Centering Grade: 70 (Fine).
Soundness Deduction: 0 points (No faults or hinge-related deductions).
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0 points (Moderately heavy but typical cancellation).

Final Grade Calculation:
Base Grade: 70 (Fine).
Soundness Adjustment: 70 - 0 = 70.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 70 + 0 = 70.
Final Numerical Grade
70 (Fine).

Conclusion
Design: 3-cent Columbian Exposition, "Flag Ship of Columbus" (Scott #232, 1893 issue).
Centering: Fine (Grade 70).
Soundness: Normal gum residue from hinging (No deductions).
Cancellation: Neat and moderately heavy (0 adjustment).
Final Grade: 70 (Fine).

This stamp is a solid Fine example, with no significant faults and a clean appearance despite the moderate cancellation. Let me know if further refinements or clarifications are needed!

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Item Weight

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