U. S. Scott #237 - Used - Graded FR/G

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

237

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1893

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation - Scott #237 (Used, Hinged, No Gum)

Design Overview:
Scott #237, the 1893 10-cent "Columbus Presenting Natives" 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 black, depicts Columbus presenting Native Americans to the Spanish court.

This particular example is used, hinged, and has no gum. The centering is Fine (70), meaning the perforation holes on one or two sides come very close to the design, but some white space remains visible. However, the stamp has several faulty, clipped, pulled, or short perforations (a Major Fault) and a light crease (a Minor Fault), which further lowers its grade.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 70 (Fine - F)
✔️ The stamp is noticeably off-center, with one or two margins coming very close to the design.
✔️ Margins are tight but maintain some white space from the perforations.
✔️ Meets the PSE grading standard for Fine (70) centering.

Soundness: Major Fault (-45 Deduction Applied)
? Several faulty, clipped, pulled, or short perforations, classifying it as a Major Fault (-35 points).
? A light crease, which is a Minor Fault (-10 points).
? No significant tears, thins, or additional major damage beyond the above issues.

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 very tight on at least one side.

Cancellation Classification:
Type: Light black cancellation.
Density: The cancel is visible but does not heavily obscure the design.
Impact: The cancel does not further detract from the stamp's condition, meaning no additional deduction is required.
Classification: Averaget Cancel (No Adjustment Needed).

Eye Appeal Adjustment: (No Additional Deduction)
? Color & Impression: The black ink remains well-defined, with no severe fading or discoloration.
? Paper Condition: The paper is slightly aged, but no excessive toning is present.
? Overall Presentation: The faulty perforations and light crease lower desirability, but the cancel does not further impact the visual appeal.

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Grading Component Score
Base Grade (Fine Centering) 70
Soundness Deduction (Major Fault: Faulty Perfs + Minor Fault: Light Crease) -45
Eye Appeal Adjustment (No Additional Deduction) 0
Final Numerical Grade 25 (Fair/Good, FR-G)

Final Summary:
Category Evaluation
Scott Number 237
Condition Used, Hinged, No Gum
Centering 70 (Fine - F)
Soundness Major Fault (-35 for Several Faulty Perfs) + Minor Fault (-10 for Light Crease)
Perforations Clipped, pulled, and faulty perfs present
Cancellation Average Cancel (No Adjustment Needed)
Eye Appeal Color remains strong; faults limit desirability
Final Grade 25 (Fair/Good, FR-G)

? Final Verdict:
This Scott #237 "Columbus Presenting Natives" stamp has Fine (70) centering, is used, hinged, and has no gum. However, the presence of several faulty perforations (Major Fault) and a light crease (Minor Fault) significantly lowers its condition, leading to a final grade of 25.

Final Grade: 25 (Fair/Good, FR-G).
This stamp is best suited as a reference or space-filler due to its major perforation faults and crease.

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