U. S. Scott #632 - Used - Graded F/VF

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

632

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

75 (F/VF)

Year of Issue

1927

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #632 (Used, No Gum – Single Stamp)

Design Overview
Scott #632 is a 1¢ green stamp issued in 1926 as part of the Fourth Bureau Issue. It features Benjamin Franklin, one of America’s Founding Fathers and the first Postmaster General. The design is symmetrical with ornate scrollwork, the denomination “1” in each lower corner, and “UNITED STATES POSTAGE” prominently displayed across the top.

This specimen is used, has no gum, and is postmarked, as expected for circulated stamps.

Grading Breakdown
Centering Grade: Fine/Very Fine (77)
The stamp is well centered, with all four margins showing adequate clearance from the design.
Right and bottom margins are slightly tighter, but no part of the design touches the perforation holes.
The stamp meets the Fine/Very Fine standard based on spacing and overall balance.
? Assigned Centering Grade: 77

Soundness Evaluation
✘ A slight discoloration is visible near the bottom right on the reverse.
✔ No thins, creases, or tears.
✔ All perforations are intact and complete.
As this is a used stamp, the absence of gum is expected and not considered a fault.
? Soundness Category: Very Minor Fault – Slight Discoloration
? Soundness Deduction: –5 points
? Adjusted Base Grade: 72

Perforations & Margins
Perforations are clean and uniformly spaced on all four sides.
Margins are slightly tighter on the lower right side, but still visibly clear of the design.

Eye Appeal Evaluation
Aspect Assessment
Color & Impression Bright green with strong detail
Cancellation Circular black postmark, mostly on the left side; face is readable
Overall Appearance Neat and balanced; slight discoloration not visible from front
The cancel is light to moderate, placed neatly along the left side.
Color remains bold, and the stamp presents well.
A modest eye appeal bonus is appropriate.
? Eye Appeal Adjustment: +2 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Grading Component Score
Base Grade (Centering) 77
Soundness Deduction –5
Subtotal 72
Eye Appeal Adjustment +2
Final Grade 74

Final Summary
Category Evaluation
Scott Number 632
Condition Used, No Gum
Centering 77 (Fine/Very Fine – F/VF)
Soundness Very Minor Fault – Slight Discoloration
Perforations Full and clean
Eye Appeal Bright color; moderate cancel; clean face
Final Grade 74 (Fine – F)

? Final Verdict
This used example of Scott #632 presents excellent centering, full perforations, and strong color, with only a very minor discoloration affecting the back. The circular cancel is moderate and does not obscure the design. With a final grade of 74, this stamp falls in the Fine (F) category, offering solid appeal for collectors of used Bureau Issue material.

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