U. S. Scott #C30 - Used - F/VF Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

C30

Stamp Type

Air Mail

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

75 (F/VF)

Year of Issue

1941

Item Description

Detailed Analysis for Scott #C30

Design Description
Scott #C30, part of the U.S. Air Mail series, features the Douglas DC-3 airplane in flight. Printed in a rich blue hue, the design includes "AIR MAIL," "30 CENTS," and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" prominently displayed. The illustration captures the elegance of mid-20th-century aviation.

Analysis
Front Description
The front design is clear and vibrant, with excellent color consistency. The blue hue remains rich, and the design elements, including the aircraft and background details, are sharp and well-printed. The perforations are intact and add to the overall aesthetic.

Back Description
The back of the stamp is clean and smooth, with no gum, consistent with its used status. The absence of gum or a cancellation enhances the stamp's appeal. The back is free from visible faults such as thins, creases, or discoloration.

Centering
Grade: 77 (Fine-Very Fine)
The stamp is noticeably off-center, with the left and bottom margins narrower than the right and top margins. Despite this, the design remains intact, and there is adequate white space between the frameline and the perforations.

Soundness
Faultless
The stamp is in pristine physical condition, with no evidence of tears, thins, creases, or discoloration. Both the front and back surfaces are well-preserved, and the perforations are complete and intact.

Perforations
The perforations are sharp, evenly spaced, and fully intact. No signs of pulled, clipped, or uneven perforations are visible, contributing positively to the stamp's overall quality.

Eye Appeal
Light (+2 points)
The absence of a cancel, combined with the vibrant blue color and clean design, significantly enhances the stamp's visual appeal. The overall impression is neat and aesthetically pleasing, justifying the light classification for eye appeal.

Final Grade Calculation
Centering Grade: 77 (Fine-Very Fine)
Soundness: Faultless (no deductions)
Eye Appeal: Light (+2 points for the absence of a cancel and overall vibrancy)
Final Numerical Grade: 79
Final Grade Category: Fine-Very Fine (F-VF)

Conclusion
This Scott #C30 stamp is an excellent example of a used Air Mail issue, with vibrant color, faultless soundness, and intact perforations. The absence of a cancel enhances its aesthetic, earning it a light eye appeal bonus of +2. The final grade of 79 places it at the upper end of the Fine-Very Fine category, making it an attractive addition for collectors who value clean, uncanceled used stamps.

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