U. S. Scott #693 - Used - G/VG Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

693

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 #693)

Design Description:

Front: The stamp features a portrait of President Grover Cleveland, facing right, against a deep maroon background. The text "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" is displayed at the top, with "12 CENTS" at the bottom. The denomination "12" appears in both the lower left and lower right corners.

Back: The back of the stamp is free from gum and appears unused. The surface shows no visible faults such as creases, tears, or significant stains.

Soundness
Condition: The stamp appears to have a light crease, visible upon close inspection, but no other noticeable faults such as tears or major stains. The paper is intact, and the perforations are complete.
Grade: Light Crease (Fault).

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 still visible white space between the frameline and the perforations, and the design is fully intact.
Grade: Centering: 77 (Fine/Very Fine).

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

Eye Appeal
Observation: The stamp presents an average cancel that does not detract significantly from its overall appearance. The color is strong, and the impression is clear. Despite the crease, the stamp maintains a reasonable visual appeal.
Grade: Eye Appeal: 0 points (no adjustment).

Final Numerical Grade

Base Grade: 77 (Centering: Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness Adjustment: Fault Soundness due to a light crease adjusts the grade.
Eye Appeal Bonus: No adjustment for eye appeal.

Final Numerical Grade: 47 (Good/Very Good)

Summary
Soundness Grade: Fault (due to a light crease)
Centering Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
Perforations: Clean and intact
Eye Appeal: No bonus or deduction
Final Numerical Grade: 47 (Good/Very Good)

This final grade of 47 reflects the stamp's overall condition, centering, and aesthetic quality, placing it in the Good/Very Good (G/VG) category. The light crease affects the soundness grade, but the overall presentation remains relatively strong.

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