U. S. Scott #610 - Unused - F/VF Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

610

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Unused

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

75 (F/VF)

Year of Issue

1923

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Mint Stamp (Scott #610)
Design Description
This stamp honors President Warren G. Harding, featuring his profile within an ornate oval frame. The text reads "United States Postage" above and "2 Cents" below, with "Harding" inscribed beneath the portrait. The black ink and detailed engraving are characteristic of this commemorative issue.

Soundness
From the Back Image:
Hinged: The stamp shows a hinge mark on the back. As per PSE guidelines, this constitutes a Very Minor Fault.
Original Gum: The gum is intact but slightly disturbed from hinging.
Other Faults: No additional issues such as thins, creases, or tears are visible.
Soundness Category: Very Minor Fault
Deduction: -5 points from the centering grade.

Centering
The centering grade is provided as 79 (Fine-Very Fine):
The stamp is slightly off-center, with the right margin narrower than the left, and the top margin narrower than the bottom. However, the framelines are clear, and there is visible white space between the design and perforations.

Perforations
The perforations are intact, clean, and uniform.
There are no signs of pulling, trimming, or irregularities.
Perforation Condition: Faultless

Eye Appeal
The front of the stamp shows deep, rich black ink, with a clear and sharp impression.
The hinge mark on the back does not affect the stamp’s appearance from the front.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: +2 points (due to strong color and sharp impression).

Final Grade Calculation
Centering Grade: 79 (Fine-Very Fine)
Soundness Adjustment: -5 points (Very Minor Fault: Hinge mark).
Eye Appeal Adjustment: +2 points (vibrant color and sharp impression).
Final Grade: 76 (Fine-Very Fine)

Final Summary
Scott #610: 2 Cent Warren G. Harding.
Condition: Mint, hinged, with original gum.
Centering Grade: 79 (Fine-Very Fine).
Soundness Grade: Very Minor Fault (Hinge mark, -5 points).
Eye Appeal: Excellent black color and sharp impression (+2 adjustment).
Final Numerical Grade: 76 (Fine-Very Fine).

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