U. S. Scott #515 - Used - Graded G/VG

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

515

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

VG & Below

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1917

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #515 (Used, Never Hinged, No Gum)

Stamp Design & General Description
Scott #515, issued in 1919, is a 20-cent ultramarine stamp featuring a portrait of George Washington. This issue is part of the Washington-Franklin series, known for its multiple denominations and perforation varieties.

the Design Features:

A left-facing profile of Washington, set within an oval frame.
Intricate ornamental scrollwork surrounding the portrait.
The denomination "20 CENTS" printed at the bottom.
"U.S. POSTAGE" displayed at the top.
This stamp was primarily used for higher-rate mailings, such as international correspondence and heavier domestic mail.

Detailed Condition Analysis
1. Centering (Grade: 53 - Very Good-Fine)
The stamp is off-center, with one side touching the perforations.
The other three sides are not evenly spaced, but white space remains visible.
This centering falls under Very Good-Fine (VG-F).
Centering Grade: 53.

2. Soundness (Faultless - No Visible Defects)
The stamp has no creases, thins, tears, or missing perforations.
There is no evidence of a hinge remnant (as expected for a used stamp).
The perforations are intact and well-formed.
No deductions for soundness.
Final Soundness Grade: 53 (Very Good-Fine).

3. Perforations
The perforations are intact and well-defined, though slightly uneven.
No signs of trimming, reperforation, or missing perfs.
The stamp retains its original structure as issued in 1919.

4. Eye Appeal
The ultramarine color remains strong and well-preserved.
The engraving is sharp, with clear details in Washington’s hair and facial features.
The cancellation is heavy and obscures a significant portion of the design.
A -10 point deduction for heavy cancellation is warranted.

Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Starting Grade:
Very Good-Fine Centering (53).
Soundness Deduction:
No deductions (Faultless).
Adjusted Grade: 53.
Eye Appeal Adjustment:
Heavy Cancellation (-10 Points).
Final Grade: 43 (Good-Very Good).

Final Grade & Summary
Centering: 53 (Very Good-Fine).
Soundness: Faultless (No Deductions).
Eye Appeal: -10 Deduction for Heavy Cancellation.
Final Grade: 43 (Good-Very Good).

Overall Assessment:
This Scott #515 (Used, No Gum, Heavy Cancellation) is less collectible due to the heavy cancellation. The final grade of 43 (G-VG) reflects its centering and the impact of the cancellation.

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