U. S. Scott #65 - Used - G/VG Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

65

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

VG & Below

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1861

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #65
Below is the comprehensive evaluation of Scott #65, a 3-cent Washington stamp, based on the provided images and PSE grading guidelines.

Design Description
Scott #65, issued during the Civil War era (1861-1868), features a left-facing portrait of George Washington. The portrait is set within an intricate oval frame, with "U.S. POSTAGE" above and "THREE CENTS" below. The distinctive pinkish-rose color is characteristic of this widely used issue.

Evaluation
1. Centering
Grade: 56 (Very Good)
Description:
The stamp is off-center, with the top margin touching the perforations. While the frameline is not cut, the uneven margins place the centering in the Very Good (VG) category. The centering aligns with a 56 grade under PSE grading guidelines.

2. Perforations
Condition:
The perforations are generally intact but slightly uneven, especially on the top and left sides. There are no significant issues such as pulled or short perfs, contributing positively to the structural soundness.

3. Soundness
Condition:
The stamp exhibits the following attributes:
Front: The surface is intact, with no significant tears, thins, or creases.
Back: The reverse shows evidence of hinging but remains free of major structural faults.
Soundness Grade: Very Minor Fault (Hinged)
A hinge remnant results in a -5 point deduction for soundness.

4. Eye Appeal
Condition:
The cancel is heavy and obscures a significant portion of Washington’s profile and the surrounding design. While the cancel is legible, it detracts significantly from the overall visual appeal.
Adjustment: A heavy cancel warrants a -10 point adjustment under PSE Eye Appeal Guidelines.

Grading Calculation
Centering Grade: 56 (Very Good)
Soundness Adjustment: -5 points (Hinge remnant classified as a Very Minor Fault)
Eye Appeal Adjustment: -10 points (Heavy cancel)
Final Numerical Grade: 41
This places the stamp in the Good-Very Good (G-VG) category under PSE Numeric Grading Guidelines.

Final Summary
This is a Scott #65 3-cent George Washington stamp in Good-Very Good (G-VG) condition:
Centering: Very Good (56, reduced to 41 due to soundness and eye appeal)
Soundness: Very Minor Fault (Hinged)
Perforations: Intact but slightly uneven
Eye Appeal: Heavy cancel significantly reduces visual presentation (-10 adjustment)

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