U. S. Scott #26 - Used - Fair Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

26

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

VG & Below

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1857

Item Description

Analysis of Scott #26 (Used Stamp)

Description of the Design
Scott #26 features the classic design of a three-cent stamp in shades of dull red. The central vignette displays a profile bust of George Washington, encased in an oval with intricate lathework patterns in each corner. The denomination is prominently shown at the bottom.

Evaluation of the Back
Condition: The back of the stamp exhibits a hinge remnant and noticeable discoloration.

Soundness: There is evidence of a small tear or two tiny tears visible on the reverse side. These classify as a Major Fault under soundness guidelines.

Gum: As this is a used stamp, the absence of gum is standard and does not warrant a fault deduction.

Evaluation of the Front
Centering Grade (54):
The frameline just touches the perforations on one side without cutting into the design, consistent with Very Good centering.
The other three sides are uneven, further supporting the moderate centering grade.

Perforations:
Perforations are slightly uneven, with no evidence of additional alterations such as reperforation.

Eye Appeal:
The cancel is classified as Neat / Clean (Average). This results in no deduction for eye appeal.

Final Numerical Grade
Centering Grade: 54
Soundness Deduction (Major Fault - Tear): Subtract 40 points for Major Fault soundness (54 - 40 = 14).
Eye Appeal Adjustment: With no deductions or bonuses for the cancel, the grade remains unchanged.
Final Grade: 14 (Fair-Good).

Summary of Grades:
Centering: 54 - Frameline touches perfs on one side, uneven margins
Soundness: -40 - Major Fault: Small tear
Eye Appeal: No adjustment - Average cancel, no effect
Final Numerical Grade: 14 (Fair-Good) - Consistent with PSE guidelines

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