U. S. Scott #636 - MNH - VG Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

636

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Centering

VG & Below

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1927

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of U. S. Scott #636

Stamp Description
Scott #636 is the 4-cent stamp from the 1927 George Washington series:

Design: Features a bust of George Washington, engraved within an oval frame. The outer frame includes ornate scrollwork, with "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" inscribed at the top and "4 CENTS" at the bottom corners in large numerals.
Color: Brown.
Perforations: Standard gauge perforations typical of the series.

Analysis
1. Soundness
Condition: The stamp is described as unused, with original gum and has never been hinged. The back of the stamp shows no visible signs of damage, such as tears, thins, creases, or hinge marks.
Soundness Grade: Faultless.

2. Centering
Condition: The stamp is off-center:
The frameline touches the perforations on one side but does not cut into the design.
The other three sides have uneven margins, though they still maintain visible white space between the frameline and perforations.
Centering Grade: 55 (Very Good), as per PSE guidelines for such centering.

3. Perforations
Condition: The perforations appear complete but uneven at the top. There are no clipped or missing perfs.

4. Eye Appeal
Condition:
The stamp has strong, rich color and retains sharp engraving details, contributing positively to its visual appeal.
The uneven centering and slightly irregular perforations slightly detract from the overall presentation but are within acceptable limits for its grade.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: No adjustment necessary, as the overall appearance aligns with the centering and soundness grade.

Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Centering Grade: 55
Soundness Deduction: None (Faultless).
Eye Appeal Adjustment: No adjustment.
Final Grade: 55 (Very Good)

Final Grade Category
Grade: 55
Category: Very Good (VG)

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