U. S. Scott #236 - Used - Graded Fair

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

236

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

VG & Below

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1893

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation - Scott #236 (Used, Hinged, No Gum)

Design Overview:
Scott #236, the 1893 8-cent "Columbus Restored to Favor" Issue, was printed by the American Bank Note Company as part of the Columbian Exposition series, celebrating the 400th anniversary of Columbus' voyage. The design, printed in red violet, depicts Columbus being restored to favor by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.

This particular example is used, hinged, and has no gum. The centering is Very Good (54), meaning the perforations actually touch, appear to touch, or very slightly cut into the frameline of the design. However, the stamp has several faulty, clipped, pulled, or short perforations, classifying it as a Major Fault.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 54 (Very Good - VG)
✔️ The stamp is visibly off-center, with one or more sides having perforations touching or slightly cutting into the design.
✔️ Margins are extremely tight, with limited spacing between the design and perforations.
✔️ Meets the PSE grading standard for Very Good (54) centering.

Soundness: Major Fault (-37 Deduction Applied)
? Several faulty, clipped, pulled, or short perforations, classifying it as a Major Fault (-37 points).
? No significant creases, thins, or tears observed beyond the perforation damage.

Perforations & Margins:
✔️ Perforation Gauge: 12, as expected for this issue.
✔️ Perforations are faulty, with clipped, pulled, or short perfs negatively impacting the grade.
✔️ Margins are extremely tight on at least one side.

Cancellation Classification:
Type: Green circular cancellation.
Density: The cancel is moderate, present but not overwhelming.
Impact: The cancel does not heavily obscure the design, meaning no additional deduction is required.
Classification: Moderate Cancel (No Adjustment Needed).

Eye Appeal Adjustment: (No Additional Deduction)
? Color & Impression: The red violet ink remains relatively strong, with no major fading.
? Paper Condition: The paper remains intact, though the perforation faults lower the visual appeal.
? Cancellation Impact: The moderate green cancel is present but does not significantly obscure the design, meaning no additional adjustment is required.

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Grading Component Score
Base Grade (Very Good Centering) 54
Soundness Deduction (Major Fault: Faulty Perfs) -37
Eye Appeal Adjustment (No Additional Deduction) 0
Final Numerical Grade 17 (Fair, FR)

Final Summary:
Category Evaluation
Scott Number 236
Condition Used, Hinged, No Gum
Centering 54 (Very Good - VG)
Soundness Major Fault (-37 for Several Faulty Perfs)
Perforations Clipped, pulled, and faulty perfs present
Cancellation Moderate Green Cancel (No Adjustment Needed)
Eye Appeal Color remains relatively strong
Final Grade 17 (Fair, FR)

? Final Verdict:
This Scott #236 "Columbus Restored to Favor" stamp has Very Good (54) centering, is used, hinged, and has no gum. However, the presence of several faulty perforations significantly lowers its condition, classifying it as a Major Fault. Despite this, the color remains moderately strong, and the green cancellation does not obscure the design, leading to a final grade of 17.

Final Grade: 17 (Fair, FR).
This stamp is best suited as a reference or space-filler due to its faults and lower grade.

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