U. S. Scott #501 - Used - VG/F Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

501

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1917

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #501

Description of the Design:
The stamp features a portrait of George Washington, facing left, with the denomination "3 CENTS" below his profile. The design is framed by an ornate border and laurel wreath.

Centering (Grade):
The stamp is quite off center on one side with the edge of the design approaching the perforations. While close, the frameline does not touch the perfs. Some white space is visible, though it may be very narrow.
Centering Grade: Fine

Soundness (Grade):
The stamp has no visible faults such as creases or tears.
Soundness Grade: Faultless

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

Eye Appeal (Grade):
The cancellation mark is heavy, obscuring some parts of the design.
Eye Appeal Grade: Heavy (-10 points)

Final Numerical Grade:
Based on the centering (Fine) and soundness (Faultless), the combined grade according to the guidelines is:
Fine Centering + Faultless Soundness = Fine (70-74)
Considering the heavy cancel, which impacts eye appeal, the final numerical grade is adjusted by subtracting 10 points.
Final Numerical Grade: 60

Summary:
Design Description: Portrait of George Washington
Centering Grade: Fine
Soundness Grade: Faultless
Perforations: Intact
Eye Appeal Grade: Heavy
Final Numerical Grade: 60

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