U. S. Scott #856 - MNH - F/VF Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

856

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

75 (F/VF)

Year of Issue

1939

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of the Stamp (Scott #856)

Design Description

Front: The stamp features portraits of Theodore Roosevelt on the left and George W. Goethals on the right, with the Panama Canal depicted in the center background. The top reads "U.S. POSTAGE," and the bottom has the denomination "THREE CENTS" flanked by "3" on either side, with the text "25th Anniversary Panama Canal" below.

Back: The back of the stamp shows the original gum, indicating it is mint and never hinged. There is some ink bleed-through visible from the front, but no visible gum bends or other issues.

Soundness
Condition: The stamp appears to have minor ink bleed-through but no visible gum bends or significant faults like creases, tears, or thins.
Grade: Minor Faults (indicated by slight ink bleed-through but otherwise faultless) - Soundness Grade: 80.

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 white space between the frameline and the perforations.
Grade: Centering: 77 (Fine/Very Fine).

Perforations
Observation: The perforations are clean, uniform, and intact, which contributes positively to the stamp's overall presentation.

Eye Appeal
Observation: The stamp has a neat, clean appearance with good color and a clear impression. Despite the off-centering, the stamp presents well.
Grade: Eye Appeal: No additional adjustments required.

Final Numerical Grade
Taking into account the centering, soundness, and eye appeal:
Base Grade: 77 (Centering: Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness Adjustment: No additional deductions.
Eye Appeal Bonus: No adjustments.
Final Numerical Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)

Summary:
Soundness Grade: 80 (Minor Faults)
Centering Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
Perforations: Clean and intact
Eye Appeal: No bonus or deduction
Final Numerical Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)

This final grade of 77 reflects the stamp's overall condition, centering, and aesthetic quality, placing it in the Fine/Very Fine (F/VF) category. The slight ink bleed-through is considered a minor fault but does not significantly detract from the stamp's overall presentation.

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