U. S. Scott #883 - MNH - VF Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

883

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

80 (VF)

Year of Issue

1940

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #883 (Mint, Never Hinged, Original Gum)

Design
The stamp features a portrait of Ethelbert Nevin, a renowned American composer. The design is framed within a circular vignette with intricate foliage on both sides and a musical motif at the bottom. The denomination “10¢” is prominently displayed in the bottom corners.

Soundness
Back Condition: The stamp retains its original gum, which is evenly distributed without gum disturbances or skips. No visible creases, tears, or thins are present.
Soundness Grade: Faultless

Centering
Observation: The stamp is noticeably off-center with slightly narrower margins on the right and bottom. However, there is adequate white space between the framelines and perforations.
Centering Grade: 79 (Fine-Very Fine)

Perforations
Observation: Perforations are intact and well-defined. Slight unevenness is visible along the right side but within acceptable tolerances for a mint stamp.
Perforation Condition: Very Good

Eye Appeal
Observation: The front design is vivid, with crisp details and excellent color vibrancy. The off-center alignment detracts slightly from the overall presentation.
Eye Appeal Grade: +2 Bonus

Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Base Centering Grade: 79
Soundness Adjustment: No deduction (Faultless)
Eye Appeal Adjustment: +2
Final Numerical Grade: 81 (Very Fine)

Summary
Condition: Mint, Never Hinged, Original Gum
Soundness: Faultless
Centering: Fine-Very Fine (79)
Perforations: Very Good
Eye Appeal Bonus: +2
Final Grade: 81 (Very Fine)

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