U. S. Scott #282C - Used - Good Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

282C

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

VG & Below

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1898

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #282C

Design Description
Scott #282C is a 10-cent brown stamp featuring a portrait of Daniel Webster, part of the 1898 Bureau of Engraving and Printing series. Known for its rich brown tone and detailed engraving, this stamp is a key collectible of the late 19th century.

Centering Analysis
Observed Characteristics:
The stamp is noticeably off-center, with one frameline touching the perforations on one side. The other three margins are uneven but do not cut into the design.
Centering Grade: 57, which corresponds to Very Good (VG).

Soundness Analysis
Observed Faults:
Minor Fault: A corner perforation crease is present, which falls under the Minor Fault category.
Hinge Remnant: Present on the back but not significant enough to warrant further deductions.
No Gum: Not considered a fault for a used stamp.
Soundness Classification: Very Good Centering combined with Minor Fault soundness results in a base grade of Good (30-39).

Perforation Condition
The perforations are generally intact, but the corner perforation crease slightly affects the soundness evaluation.

Eye Appeal Analysis
Cancel Characteristics:
The cancel is moderately heavy, obscuring parts of the design, especially in the upper-left region.
Eye Appeal Deduction: Deduct -5 points for the cancel, as it moderately detracts from the stamp's visual appeal.

Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Starting Grade (Centering + Soundness):

Centering Grade: 57 (Very Good, VG).
Combined with Minor Fault soundness: Base Grade = 37 (Good, G).

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
Deduction for moderately heavy cancel: -5 points.
Final Numerical Grade: 32.

Final Grade Classification
Final Grade: 32.
Classification: Good (G).

Summary
This stamp is graded 32, placing it in the Good (G) category. Key observations include:
Centering: Off-center, with the frameline touching the perforations on one side (Grade: 57, VG).
Soundness: A corner perforation crease results in a Minor Fault classification, reducing the grade to the Good (G) range.
Eye Appeal: A moderately heavy cancel further detracts slightly from the visual quality (-5).

This Scott #282C remains a collectible example, especially for its historical significance, but the corner perf crease and moderately heavy cancel significantly impact its overall grade.

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