U. S. Scott #337 - Used - G/VG Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

337

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1908

Item Description

Analysis of Scott #337 (U.S. Postage, 8 cents, Washington Head Issue)

Design Description:
The stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington, framed by an ornate oval design. The bold green color is a standout feature of this early 20th-century definitive issue, with "U.S. Postage" inscribed at the top and "8 Cents" at the bottom.

Back Description:
The Back of the Stamp Displays:

Hinge Remnant: A clear mark and residue from prior hinging.
No Gum: As a used stamp, the absence of gum is expected.
Faults: Evidence of a shorter perf and hinge mark, which are classified as very minor faults.

Evaluation Based on PSE Guidelines:
Centering: 71
Assessment: The stamp is noticeably off-center, with the design's edge approaching the perforations on one or two sides. White space is still visible but very narrow. This centering corresponds to the Fine (F) category.

Soundness: Minor Faults
Assessment: The hinge remnant and shorter perf qualify as two very minor faults, which combine to form a Minor Fault classification. These faults reduce the soundness grade.

Perforations: Good
Assessment: While most perforations are intact, the shorter perf slightly affects the stamp's overall structural integrity but does not create a major detriment.

Eye Appeal: Neutral (No Adjustment)
Assessment: The cancellation is moderately heavy but does not obscure the design's key features. The overall freshness is average, and the centering diminishes its aesthetic slightly. No bonus or penalty is applied for eye appeal.

Final Numerical Grade:
Base Grade Calculation:

Centering Grade: 71 (Fine)
Soundness Deduction: Minor Faults reduce it to the Good-Very Good (40-49) range.
Base Grade: 49

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
No adjustment, as the stamp's appearance is average for its condition.

Final Grade: 49

This places the stamp in the Good-Very Good (G-VG) category, reflecting its off-center design, minor faults, and moderate overall appeal.

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