U. S. Scott #684 - Unused NG - G/VG Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

684

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Unused

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1930

Item Description

Revised Analysis of Scott #684 Stamp

Design Description: The stamp displays an engraved portrait of Warren G. Harding, the 29th President of the United States, within a traditional frame design typical of early 20th-century U.S. postage. The denomination "1½ CENTS" is clearly presented beneath the portrait, with "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" above.

Soundness:
Grade: Fault (Light crease)
There is a light crease visible on the back of the stamp, which affects the soundness grade. While this is a minor issue, it is enough to lower the overall grade of the stamp.

Centering:
Grade: 78 (Fine/Very Fine)
The stamp is noticeably off-center, with one or two sides significantly closer to the edge than the opposite side. However, there is white space between the frameline and the perforations, warranting a centering grade of 78.

Perforations:
The perforations are intact and uniform, with no significant irregularities or missing teeth. The quality of the perforations aligns with the overall condition and centering of the stamp.

Eye Appeal:
Grade: +0
The stamp has a generally average appearance. The light crease detracts from its overall visual appeal, so no additional points are awarded for eye appeal.

Final Numerical Grade:
Calculation: Fine/Very Fine Centering (78) combined with Fault Soundness (Light crease) adjusts the final grade to Good/Very Good.
Final Grade: 48 (Good/Very Good)

The stamp's overall condition, affected by the light crease, places it in the Good/Very Good category. While the centering is relatively fine/very fine, the fault reduces its overall collectible value to a grade of 45.

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