U. S. Scott #324 - Used - Good Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

324

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1904

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #324

Design Description
Scott #324 is a 2-cent stamp issued in 1904 as part of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition commemorative series. It features a portrait of Thomas Jefferson, with ornate laurels and inscriptions. The design is printed in red, symbolizing its commemorative purpose.

Analysis Using PSE Guidelines
1. Centering
Grade: 73 (Fine)
The stamp is noticeably off-center on one or two sides, with the edge of the design approaching the perforations but not touching them. Narrow white space is visible between the design and perforations.

2. Soundness
The stamp exhibits two notable faults:

Fault: Light Crease:
Classified under "Faults" in the PSE guidelines.
Detracts significantly from the stamp's overall soundness.

Minor Fault: Short Perf:
Classified as a "Minor Fault" under the PSE guidelines.
The combination of these faults results in a soundness grade equivalent to Fault Soundness.

3. Perforations
The perforations are mostly intact but exhibit one short perf, contributing to the Minor Fault classification.

4. Eye Appeal
Cancellation: The stamp has a Neat/Clean cancel, classified as average. It does not obscure the portrait or primary design.
According to PSE guidelines, this has no effect on the grade.

5. Final Grade Calculation
Base Grade (Centering + Soundness):

Centering: 73 (Fine).

Soundness: Fault due to the light crease.
Fine Centering + Fault Soundness: Results in a grade of Good (30-39) per PSE standards.

Adjustment for Eye Appeal:
No deduction for the Neat/Clean cancel.
Final Grade = 39.

Final Numerical Grade
Grade: 39 (Good)

Summary
Scott #324, a used 2-cent commemorative Jefferson stamp, has a centering grade of 73 (Fine). The presence of a light crease (Fault) and a short perf (Minor Fault) reduces the overall soundness grade. The Neat/Clean cancel does not impact its eye appeal. Based on these factors, the final grade for this stamp is 39 (Good), reflecting its centering and notable soundness flaws.

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