U. S. Scott #716 - Unused - Graded F/VF

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

716

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Unused

Centering

VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

75 (F/VF)

Year of Issue

1932

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #716 (Unused, Hinged OG – Single Stamp)
Olympic Winter Games – 2¢ Carmine Rose, 1932 Commemorative Issue

Design Overview
Scott #716 celebrates the III Olympic Winter Games held in Lake Placid, New York, in 1932. The stamp features a mid-air skier gliding over a wintry landscape. The inscription at top reads “UNITED STATES POSTAGE” and “III OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES,” while the bold text at the bottom commemorates the host city and dates: “LAKE PLACID NEW YORK FEBRUARY 4–13, 1932,” flanked by “2 CENTS” on each side.

This example is unused, previously hinged, and retains full original gum.

Grading Breakdown
Centering Grade: Very Fine (81)
The stamp has excellent balance and proportion, though slightly shifted left.
The framelines are well clear of the perforations on all sides.
Meets the standard for Very Fine centering.
? Assigned Centering Grade: 81

Soundness Evaluation
Gum: Full original gum, hinged.
Faults: The entire stamp shows a slight yellow tone, visible across the paper and possibly from aging or environmental exposure. This is treated as a Very Minor Fault under PSE guidelines.
? Soundness Category: Very Minor Fault (slight discoloration)
? Soundness Deduction: –5
? Adjusted Base Grade: 76

Perforations & Margins
Perforations: Uniform, well-formed, no missing or irregular tips.
Margins:
Left: Slightly narrower
Right: Wide
Top and Bottom: Nicely balanced
Clean and even overall spacing around the design.

Eye Appeal Evaluation
Aspect Assessment
Color & Impression Rich carmine rose ink with strong design contrast
Gum Condition Full and smooth; no bends, but some discoloration seen
Overall Appearance Attractive layout, though slightly dulled by yellowing
The yellow tone, while not severe, subtly mutes the vibrancy of the paper and overall presentation.
? Eye Appeal Adjustment: +1

Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Grading Component Score
Base Grade (Centering) 81
Soundness Deduction –5
Subtotal 76
Eye Appeal Adjustment +1
Final Grade 77 ✅

Final Summary
Attribute Details
Scott Number 716
Condition Unused, Hinged
Gum Original Gum
Centering Very Fine (81)
Soundness Very Minor Fault (Overall slight yellow discoloration)
Eye Appeal Good layout and ink but dulled by yellow paper tone
Final Grade 77 (Fine/Very Fine – High End)

? Final Verdict:
Despite a slight yellowing to the paper that lightly affects visual brightness, this Scott #716 Olympic commemorative stamp remains sound, well-centered, and collectible. A confident Fine/Very Fine 77—a visually pleasing and historically relevant stamp with only minimal aesthetic compromise.

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