U. S. Scott #234 - Used - FR/G Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

234

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 #234

Design Description
Stamp Issue: 1892 Columbian Exposition
Denomination: 5 cents
Title: "Columbus Soliciting Aid of Isabella"
Color: Brown
Depiction: The design portrays Christopher Columbus appealing to Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand for funding his voyage.

Soundness (Grade)
Fault: Large Crease
The crease is clearly visible on the back of the stamp and runs vertically, classifying this as a Major Fault under PSE standards.
Soundness Grade: Major Fault

Centering (Grade)
The stamp is quite off center on one or two sides.
The edge of the design approaches the perforations, but there is some narrow white space between the frameline and perforations.
Centering Grade: 71 (Fine)

Perforations
The perforations are complete but show slight irregularity at the edges.

Eye Appeal (Grade)
Cancellation: The cancel is light, neat, and does not detract from the design.
Overall Appearance: The stamp presents a clean look despite the crease.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: +0 points (Light cancel, typical appearance).

Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Base Centering Grade: 71 (Fine)
Soundness Deduction: Major Fault places the grade in the Fair/Good (20-29) category.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: +5 points (Light cancel).
Adjusted Final Grade: 26

Final Summary
Centering: Fine (71)
Soundness: Major Fault (Large Crease)
Perforations: Complete, slightly irregular
Eye Appeal: Light cancel, clean appearance (+5 adjustment)
Final Grade: 26 (Fair/Good)

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