U. S. Scott #284 - Used - VG Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

284

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1898

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #284

Design Description: Scott #284 is the 15-cent green stamp from the Bureau Issue series, featuring a portrait of Henry Clay. It has intricate engraved detailing, showcasing the classical styling of the late 19th-century U.S. postal issues.

Soundness:
Fault Description: This stamp exhibits a minor fault in the form of a short perforation at one point.
Soundness Grade: Minor Fault (Fine/Very Fine Centering + Minor Fault Soundness).

Centering:
Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine).
Description: The stamp is noticeably off center, with one or two sides significantly closer to the edge than the opposite side. Despite this, there is no contact between the frameline and the perforations, leaving some white space visible.

Perforations:
Condition: The perforations are generally intact and even, except for a single short perf. This minor fault slightly detracts from the overall soundness grade.

Eye Appeal:
Grade: Neutral (No additional penalty or bonus applied).
Description: The design retains its aesthetic appeal. The cancellation is average in strength and placement, obscuring some of the portrait but still leaving enough visible to appreciate the stamp's design.

Final Numerical Grade:
Calculation:
Starting with the centering grade of 77, a minor fault deduction applies, lowering the grade to the Very Good range of 50-59.
Final Grade: 57.

Summary Table
Aspect Grade / Description
Soundness Minor Fault
Centering 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
Perforations Minor Fault: Short perf
Eye Appeal Neutral
Final Grade 57 (Very Good)

This stamp, despite its minor fault, is a respectable collectible in its condition for Scott #284, reflecting an example from this classic series with decent centering and minimal visual detractors.

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