U. S. Scott #514 - Used - Graded G/VG

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

514

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 #514

Stamp Description
Scott #514 is part of the 1922–1925 Regular Issue series, featuring a 15¢ denomination with a finely engraved portrait of Benjamin Franklin. The olive-green color and intricate frame design add to its appeal. This used stamp has no gum, is never hinged, and shows evidence of minor soundness issues.

Analysis
1. Centering
Grade: 70 (Fine Centering)
The stamp is noticeably off-center, with one or two sides closer to the perforations. However, the frameline does not touch the perforations, and there is a narrow but visible white space. This grade corresponds to Fine Centering per PSE guidelines.

2. Soundness
Fault Designation: Minor Fault
The stamp has two very minor faults:
Shorter perforations (considered very minor).
Repeated minor faults collectively elevate the overall soundness grade to Minor Fault.
Per PSE guidelines, Fine Centering + Minor Fault Soundness corresponds to a numeric grade in the Good/Very Good (40-49) range.

3. Perforations
The perforations are generally intact but include shorter perforations, a condition deemed a very minor fault that contributes to the Minor Fault designation for soundness.

4. Eye Appeal
Assessment: Neat / Clean (No Adjustment)
The stamp displays an average cancel and a typical overall appearance. No additional deductions or bonuses are warranted for eye appeal.

5. Combined Centering and Soundness
Fine Centering + Minor Fault Soundness = Good/Very Good (40-49) per the PSE standards. The precise grade is determined to be 49, reflecting the stamp's slight centering offset and minor faults.
Final Numerical Grade
49 (Good/Very Good)

Summary
The stamp, Scott #514, has a final grade of 49 (Good/Very Good) based on:

Fine Centering (70),
Minor Fault Soundness (shorter perforations),
Neutral Eye Appeal with no deductions.
This grading reflects the stamp's overall quality while accounting for centering, soundness, and appearance.

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