U. S. Scott #488 - Unused - Fine Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

488

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Unused

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

70 (Fine)

Year of Issue

1919

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #488

Description of the Design
The stamp features a portrait of George Washington, facing left, with the denomination "2 CENTS" below his profile. The design is framed by an ornate border and laurel wreath. The stamp is printed in a bright carmine color.

Centering (Grade)
The stamp is noticeably off center with one side significantly closer to the edge than the opposite side. But there is no question that there is white space between the frameline and the perforations.
Centering Grade: Fine/Very Fine

Soundness (Grade)
There is a hinge remnant on the back.
Soundness
Grade: Very Minor Fault

Perforations
The perforations are intact, with no visible short perfs.

Eye Appeal (Grade)
The overall appearance of the stamp is neat, with typical overall appearance for a stamp of this issue. There are no significant blemishes or distractions in the design. The color is bright and fresh.
Eye Appeal Grade: Neat/Clean (No Effect)

Final Numerical Grade
Based on the centering (Fine/Very Fine) and soundness (Very Minor Fault), the combined grade according to the guidelines is:
Fine/Very Fine Centering + Very Minor Fault Soundness = Fine (70-74)
After considering the eye appeal, the final numerical grade is:
Final Numerical Grade: 72

Summary
Design Description: Portrait of George Washington
Centering Grade: Fine/Very Fine
Soundness Grade: Very Minor Fault
Perforations: Intact
Eye Appeal Grade: Neat/Clean
Final Numerical Grade: 72

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