U. S. Scott #639 - Unused - Grade: F/VF

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

639

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Unused

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

75 (F/VF)

Year of Issue

1927

Item Description

Stamp Description
Scott #639 is the 7-cent black stamp from the 1927 William McKinley series:

Design: The stamp features a detailed portrait of President William McKinley within an ornate oval frame. "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" is inscribed at the top, with "7 CENTS" prominently displayed at the bottom in bold numerals.
Color: Black.
Perforations: Standard perforations typical of this issue.

Analysis
1. Soundness
Condition:
The stamp is unused, with original gum, and has been hinged, leaving a visible mark on the back.
As per the PSE guidelines for Scott #771 and below, hinging is evaluated separately and does not affect the soundness grade.
There are no additional faults such as tears, thins, or creases visible in the images.
Soundness Grade: Faultless.

2. Centering
Condition:
The stamp is off-center, with one or two sides significantly closer to the perforations, but there is visible white space between the frameline and perforations.
This centering qualifies for a grade of 77, placing it in the Fine-Very Fine (F-VF) range.
Centering Grade: 77.

3. Perforations
Condition:
The perforations are complete, evenly spaced, and cleanly cut. There are no clipped or missing perforations.

4. Eye Appeal
Condition:
The stamp exhibits sharp engraving details and a crisp black color, which enhance its overall aesthetic appeal.
The freshness of the stamp’s face and its strong color merit a small bonus for eye appeal.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: +1 point, reflecting the strong color and details.

Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Centering Grade: 77
Soundness Deduction: None (hinging evaluated separately).
Eye Appeal Bonus: +1 point for color and detail.
Final Grade: 78

Final Grade Category
Grade: 78
Category: Fine-Very Fine (F-VF).

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