U. S. Scott #65 - Used - 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

Design Description
Scott #65 is a 3-cent rose-colored stamp featuring George Washington. Issued during the Civil War, it is noted for its finely engraved portrait and intricate design elements.

Centering Analysis
Observed Characteristics:
The frameline touches the perforations on one side, while the other three sides are uneven but clear of the design.
Centering Grade: 57, which corresponds to Very Good (VG).

Soundness Analysis
Observed Faults:
Hinge Remnant: Present on the back, classified as a Very Minor Fault.
No Gum: Not considered a fault for a used stamp.
Soundness Deduction: Deduct 5 points for the hinge remnant.
Adjusted Grade After Soundness Deduction: 52 (Very Good, VG).

Perforation Condition
The perforations are intact and well-preserved, with no missing or damaged teeth.

Eye Appeal Analysis
Cancel Characteristics:
The cancel is average, with no significant impact on the stamp's visual appeal.
Eye Appeal Deduction: No deduction for an average cancel (per PSE Eye Appeal Guidelines).

Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Starting Grade (Centering + Soundness):

Centering Grade: 57 (Very Good, VG).
Deduction for hinge remnant (Very Minor Fault): -5.
Grade After Soundness Deduction: 52 (Very Good, VG).

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
No deduction for average cancel.
Final Numerical Grade: 52.

Final Grade Classification
Final Grade: 52.
Classification: Very Good (VG).

Summary
After considering the cancel as average, the stamp's final grade is 52, placing it in the Very Good (VG) category. Key observations include:

Centering: Off-center with one frameline touching the perforations (Grade: 57, VG).
Soundness: A hinge remnant, classified as a Very Minor Fault, slightly impacts the grade (-5).
Eye Appeal: No deductions for an average cancel.

This stamp remains a solid collectible example of Scott #65, with intact perforations, typical cancelation, and moderate soundness issues.

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