U. S. Scott #513 - Used - Graded FR/G

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

513

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

VG & Below

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1919

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation - Scott #513 (Used, Hinged, No Gum - Single Stamp)

Design Overview
Scott #513 is a 13-cent green Washington-Franklin issue from the 1917-1919 perf 11 series, printed on unwatermarked paper. The design features an engraved left-facing portrait of Benjamin Franklin, enclosed within a laurel wreath. The inscription "U.S. POSTAGE" appears at the top, and the denomination "13 CENTS" is displayed at the bottom.

This example is used, hinged, and has no gum.

Grading Breakdown
Centering Grade: Very Good (50)
✔ The stamp exhibits Very Good (50) centering, meaning that the perforations touch, appear to touch, or slightly cut into the frameline of the design.
✔ The right margin is very tight, and the perforations encroach slightly into the design.
✔ The other three sides maintain slightly more clearance, but overall, this falls into the Very Good range.

Soundness Evaluation
✔ Minor Fault: Light crease, affecting the stamp’s structural integrity.
✔ Very Minor Fault: Hinge mark / hinge remnant, indicating prior mounting.
✔ Extremely Minor Fault: Pencil markings on the back, an aesthetic flaw but not a structural issue.

Adjusted Soundness Grade: Minor Fault (-20 points).
✔ Final Grade Before Eye Appeal Adjustment: 30 (Good - G).

Perforations & Margins
✔ This is a fully perforated stamp with standard 11-gauge perforations, but the right margin is very tight.
✔ The perforations slightly cut into the design on one side, confirming the Very Good centering grade.

Eye Appeal Evaluation
✔ Color & Impression: The green color is strong, with no significant fading.
✔ Cancellation: The stamp has a heavy cancel, which detracts from the design and overall visibility.
✔ Overall Presentation: Due to the heavy cancel, an eye appeal penalty of -10 points is applied.

Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Grading Component Score
Base Grade (Very Good Centering) 50
Soundness Deduction (Minor Fault: Light Crease, Hinge Mark, and Pencil Markings) -20
Eye Appeal Deduction (Heavy Cancel) -10
Final Numerical Grade 20 (Fair-Good - F/G)

Final Summary
Category Evaluation
Scott Number 513
Condition Used, Hinged, No Gum
Centering 50 (Very Good - VG)
Soundness Minor Fault (-20: Light Crease, Hinge Mark, Pencil Markings)
Perforations Perf 11, Tight Right Margin
Eye Appeal Heavy Cancel (-10)
Final Grade 20 (Fair-Good - F/G)

? Final Verdict:
This used, hinged Scott #513 stamp with no gum receives a Fair-Good (20) final grade, reflecting significant deductions for:
A light crease (structural fault).
A hinge remnant (minor soundness issue).
Pencil markings on the back (aesthetic flaw).
A heavy cancellation (-10 eye appeal points), which obscures much of the design and detracts from its visual appeal.
While this example is still a collectible space filler, it lacks the qualities of a high-grade specimen due to the heavy cancel and multiple minor flaws.

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