U. S. Scott #639 - Used - Graded F/VF

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

639

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

75 (F/VF)

Year of Issue

1927

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #639 (Used, Never Hinged, No Gum)

1. Design Description
This 7-cent stamp features a portrait of William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States. The design is
framed with an ornate border, with "United States Postage" at the top and "7 Cents" displayed at the bottom. The black ink creates a bold and authoritative appearance, making this stamp visually distinctive among the Presidential series.

2. Soundness Analysis
Condition: The stamp is used, with a cancellation mark that partially overlaps McKinley’s portrait but does not obscure key design elements.
Back Condition: The reverse is free of gum (as expected for a used stamp) and does not show any major creases, thins, or tears. There is some minor discoloration but nothing that impacts structural integrity.
Front Condition: The stamp remains in good overall condition, with no damage beyond expected wear.
Soundness Grade: Faultless.

3. Centering Analysis
Centering Grade: 78 (Fine-Very Fine).
The stamp is slightly off-center, with one or two sides noticeably closer to the perforations than the others.
However, the framelines remain fully intact, meeting the Fine-Very Fine (F-VF) centering category.

4. Perforations
Condition: The perforations are clean and intact, with no evidence of short, pulled, or irregular perforations.

5. Eye Appeal
Evaluation:
The black color remains bold and striking.
The cancellation is moderate but does not overwhelm the design.
The slightly off-center margins are the only minor distraction.
A +1-point bonus is warranted due to the strong ink impression and well-placed cancellation.
Adjustment: +1-point bonus for vibrant ink color and strong overall presentation.

6. Final Numerical Grade
Combination:
Soundness: Faultless (no deductions)
Centering: 78 (Fine-Very Fine)
Eye Appeal: +1-point bonus
Result: Final grade: 79 (Fine-Very Fine).

Summary
Scott Number: #639
Condition: Used, never hinged, no gum
Soundness Grade: Faultless
Centering Grade: 78 (Fine-Very Fine)
Eye Appeal: Strong color, moderate cancellation, +1-point bonus
Final Grade: 79 (Fine-Very Fine)

This evaluation reflects the stamp’s excellent condition, appropriate centering, and good eye appeal.

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