U. S. Scott #653 - Used - F/VF Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

653

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

75 (F/VF)

Year of Issue

1929

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of the Stamp (Scott #653)

Design Description
Front:
The stamp features a portrait of Nathan Hale, a Revolutionary War hero, set against an olive-brown background. "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" is inscribed at the top, and the denomination "½ CENT" is indicated at the bottom. The numeral "½" appears prominently in both the upper left and lower right corners.

Back:
The back of the stamp shows it is used and without gum. The surface appears clean with no significant faults such as creases, tears, or major stains. There is some ink transfer from the front that appears as a light impression on the back.

Soundness
Condition: The stamp has no noticeable major faults. The paper is intact, and there are no visible tears or creases.
Grade: Faultless (100).

Centering
Observation: The stamp is noticeably off-center, with one side significantly closer to the edge than the opposite side. There is, however, visible white space between the frameline and the perforations, ensuring that the design itself is not compromised.
Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine).

Perforations
Observation: The perforations are intact and relatively uniform, contributing positively to the stamp's overall presentation. There are no signs of clipped or missing perforations.

Eye Appeal
Observation: The stamp has a neat appearance with strong color and a clear impression. The cancellation is average, which is typical for used stamps and does not affect the overall visual appeal.
Grade: Eye Appeal: 0 points.

Final Numerical Grade

Taking into account the centering, soundness, and eye appeal:
Base Grade: 77 (Centering: Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness Adjustment: No deductions.
Eye Appeal Bonus: No adjustment.

Final Numerical Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)

Summary
Soundness Grade: 100 (Faultless)
Centering Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
Perforations: Clean and intact
Eye Appeal: No bonus or deduction
Final Numerical Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)

This final grade of 77 reflects the stamp's overall condition, centering, and aesthetic quality, placing it in the Fine/Very Fine (F/VF) category.

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