U. S. Scott #692 - Used - Good Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

692

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1931

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of the Stamp (Scott #692)

Design Description

Front: The stamp features a portrait of Rutherford B. Hayes, the 19th President of the United States, facing forward. It is designed in a green hue with "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" above the portrait and the denomination "11 CENTS" at the bottom. The numeral "11" appears in both the lower left and lower right corners of the stamp.

Back: The back of the stamp shows it is used with no gum present. The surface reveals a large crease running across it, which is a significant fault affecting the stamp's overall soundness.

Soundness
Condition: The stamp has a large crease, which is considered a major fault. This significantly impacts the soundness grade.
Grade: Major Fault (Crease).

Centering
Observation: The stamp is noticeably off-center with one or two sides significantly closer to the edge than the opposite side. However, there is no contact between the frameline and the perforations, maintaining some white space.
Grade: 78 (Fine/Very Fine).

Perforations
Observation: The perforations are intact and uniform, with no signs of missing or clipped perfs. This contributes positively to the stamp's presentation.

Eye Appeal
Observation: The stamp has a decent appearance with good color and impression. However, the crease on the back and the off-center design somewhat reduce its overall eye appeal.
Grade: 0 points (average cancel, no bonus or deduction).

Final Numerical Grade

Taking into account the centering, soundness, and eye appeal:
Base Grade: 78 (Fine/Very Fine Centering)
Soundness Adjustment: Deduction for Major Fault (Large Crease) places it in the "Good" range.

Final Numerical Grade: 38

Summary
Soundness Grade: Major Fault (Large Crease)
Centering Grade: 78 (Fine/Very Fine)
Perforations: Clean and intact
Eye Appeal: No bonus or deduction
Final Numerical Grade: 38 (Good)

This final grade of 38 reflects the stamp's significant fault (large crease), centering, and aesthetic quality, placing it in the Good (G) category. The major fault of the crease substantially reduces its overall grade.

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