U. S. Scott #724 - MNH - F/VF Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

724

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

75 (F/VF)

Year of Issue

1932

Item Description

Stamp Analysis for Scott #724 (Unused, Original Gum, Never Hinged)

Front Design Description
The stamp commemorates the 250th anniversary of William Penn's establishment of Pennsylvania in 1682. It features a portrait of William Penn in a bold purple color, with "United States Postage" prominently displayed at the top. The dates "1682" and "1932" flank the portrait, while "William Penn" is inscribed above the denomination "3 Cents" at the bottom corners.

Back Description
The reverse side has clean, original gum, confirming its never-hinged condition. A faint offset of the front design is visible on the gum, which is a natural occurrence during printing and does not affect the structural integrity of the stamp.

Grading and Evaluation
1. Centering Grade (79)
The centering is in the Fine/Very Fine range. The design is noticeably off-center, with one or two sides significantly closer to the perforations. However, the frameline does not touch the perforations, and there is visible white space on all sides, maintaining the design's integrity.

2. Soundness
Faults: The stamp is free of structural faults such as tears, thins, or creases.
Original Gum: The gum is intact, evenly applied, and undisturbed, consistent with a never-hinged condition.

3. Perforations
The perforations are sharp, uniform, and complete, with no evidence of short, pulled, or irregular perforations. This contributes positively to the overall soundness and structural quality.

4. Eye Appeal
The purple color is vibrant, and the portrait is sharp and well-defined. While the off-centering affects the balance, the overall design remains visually appealing and clean.

5. Numerical Grade Calculation
Centering Grade: 79
Soundness Deduction: 0 (Faultless)
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0 (Clean and attractive for the grade)
Final Grade: 79 (Fine/Very Fine)

Conclusion
This Scott #724 is a Fine/Very Fine unused stamp with original gum. It is never hinged, faultless, and features a vibrant and detailed design honoring William Penn. The slight off-centering is the only limiting factor, but the stamp remains a high-quality collectible for those interested in commemorative U.S. issues.

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