U. S. Scott #334 - Used - Good Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

334

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1908

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #334

Design Description
Scott #334 is a 4-cent brown stamp from the Washington-Franklin series, issued in 1908. The design features a profile portrait of George Washington, framed by laurel leaves. This issue is a staple of early 20th-century U.S. philately, known for its historical significance and elegant engraving.

Analysis Using PSE Guidelines
1. Centering
Grade: 71 (Fine)
The stamp is noticeably off-center on one or two sides, with the edge of the design approaching the perforations. However, narrow white space is visible between the design and the perforations on all sides.

2. Soundness
Condition: The stamp has a corner perf crease, classified as a Minor Fault under the PSE guidelines.
Fine Centering + Minor Fault Soundness: Results in a grade of Good/Very Good (40-49) per the PSE standards.

3. Perforations
The perforations are intact overall, with no additional evidence of short, pulled, or clipped perfs beyond the corner crease.

4. Eye Appeal
Cancellation: The stamp has a Heavy Cancel, which crosses the design and partially obscures the portrait of Washington.
A heavy cancel typically warrants a deduction of up to -10 points based on its impact on the design's visibility.

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

Centering: 71 (Fine).
Soundness: Minor Fault reduces the grade to Good/Very Good (40-49).
Base Grade: 49.

Adjustment for Eye Appeal:
Heavy Cancel Deduction: -10 points.
Final Grade = 49 - 10 = 39.

Final Numerical Grade
Grade: 39 (Good)

Summary
Scott #334, a 4-cent brown Washington stamp, has a centering grade of 71 (Fine) and a soundness classification of Minor Fault due to the corner perf crease, resulting in a base grade of 49 (Good/Very Good). The Heavy Cancel obscures the design, further reducing the grade by 10 points. The final numerical grade for this stamp is 39 (Good), reflecting centering and soundness flaws combined with eye appeal issues.

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