U. S. Scott #252 - Used - Graded VG

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

252

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1894

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation - Scott #252 (Used, Never Hinged, No Gum)

Design Overview:
Scott #252 is a 2-cent carmine stamp from the 1895 Bureau Issue, produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. It features a left-facing portrait of George Washington within an ornate oval frame, characteristic of the definitive issues of its era. The stamp is perforated 12, a standard gauge for this issue.

This particular example is used, has never been hinged, and has no gum. The centering is graded Fine/Very Fine (77), meaning that while the perforations are clear of the design, one or two margins are notably narrow.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine - F/VF)
✔ The perforation holes are easily seen to be clear of the design.
✔ At least one or two margins are narrower than the others.
✔ The design is well-preserved but does not reach the Very Fine standard.

Soundness: Minor Fault (Light Crease) (-20 Deduction)
? The stamp has a light crease, which is considered a Minor Fault in the PSE grading system.
? This type of fault typically results in a 20-point deduction from the base centering grade.
? No other major structural issues, such as tears or thins, are visible.

Perforations & Margins:
✔ Perforation Gauge: 12, matching standard specifications for Scott #252.
✔ Margins: Narrow on one or two sides but remain clear of the design.
✔ Perforations: Even and intact, with no clipped or short perforations.

Cancellation Classification:
? The stamp has a black horizontal wavy line cancellation, which is moderate in intensity.
? The cancel does not obscure Washington’s face significantly.
? Classification: Moderate Cancel (No Eye Appeal Deduction).

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
✔ The carmine ink remains vibrant, with no significant discoloration.
✔ The cancellation, while visible, does not heavily impact the design.
✔ No additional toning or fading is present.
✔ No deduction is applied for eye appeal.

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Grading Component Score
Base Grade (Fine/Very Fine Centering) 77
Soundness Deduction (Minor Fault: Light Crease) -20
Eye Appeal Adjustment (Moderate Cancel, No Deduction) 0
Final Numerical Grade 57 (Very Good - VG)

Final Summary:
Category Evaluation
Scott Number 252
Condition Used, Never Hinged, No Gum
Centering 77 (Fine/Very Fine - F/VF)
Soundness Minor Fault (-20 for Light Crease)
Perforations Perforation gauge 12, intact and even
Cancellation Moderate black wavy line cancel (No deduction)
Eye Appeal Strong color, no discoloration (No deduction)
Final Grade 57 (Very Good - VG)

? Final Verdict:
This Scott #252 stamp has Fine/Very Fine (77) centering, but a light crease results in a 20-point deduction for soundness, bringing the final grade to 57 (Very Good - VG). Despite the minor fault, it remains a solid collectible example with good color and intact perforations.

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