U. S. Scott #633 - Unused - Fine Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

633

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Unused

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

70 (Fine)

Year of Issue

1927

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Mint Stamp (Scott #633)

Design Description
This stamp features a profile portrait of President Warren G. Harding, framed by an ornate oval design. The inscription "United States Postage" is displayed above the portrait, with the denomination "1½ Cents" below, flanked by the numerals "1½" on either side. The stamp is printed in a rich brown color characteristic of this issue.

Soundness
From the Back Image:
Hinged: The stamp displays a hinge mark on the back, which qualifies as a Very Minor Fault according to PSE guidelines.
Original Gum: The gum is intact but slightly disturbed due to the hinge mark.
Other Faults: No additional faults, such as thins, tears, creases, or stains, are visible.
Soundness Category: Very Minor Fault
Deduction: -5 points.

Centering
The centering grade is 77 (Fine-Very Fine):
The stamp is noticeably off-center, with the bottom margin narrower than the top and the right margin narrower than the left. However, the framelines remain visible, and there is sufficient white space between the design and the perforations.

Perforations
The perforations are intact, well-aligned, and clean.
No signs of short or pulled perfs or irregular alignment.
Perforation Condition: Faultless

Eye Appeal
The front of the stamp exhibits a vibrant and rich brown color, with a sharp, detailed impression, enhancing its overall visual quality.
The back of the stamp is clean apart from the hinge mark, which does not detract from the face of the stamp.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: +1 point (due to the strong color and impression).

Final Grade Calculation
Centering Grade: 77 (Fine-Very Fine).
Soundness Adjustment: -5 points (Very Minor Fault: Hinge mark).
Eye Appeal Adjustment: +1 point (for vibrant color and sharp impression).
Final Grade: 73 (Fine).

Final Summary
Scott #633: 1½ Cent Warren G. Harding.
Condition: Mint, hinged, with original gum.
Centering Grade: 77 (Fine-Very Fine).
Soundness Grade: Very Minor Fault (Hinge mark, -5 points).
Eye Appeal: Vibrant color and sharp impression (+1 adjustment).
Final Numerical Grade: 73 (Fine).

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