U. S. Scott #C76 - MNH - VG Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

C76

Stamp Type

Air Mail

Condition

Mint (NH)

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1969

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #C76 (Mint, Never Hinged)

Design Description
Scott #C76 is a 10-cent airmail stamp issued in 1969 to honor the First Man on the Moon and the Apollo 11 lunar landing. The stamp features an astronaut descending the ladder of the lunar module, with the Earth visible in the background. The words "FIRST MAN ON THE MOON" are inscribed at the bottom, and "UNITED STATES" appears vertically on the right. The denomination "10¢ AIR MAIL" is displayed in the top-left corner.

Grading Components
1. Soundness Analysis
The stamp is mint, never hinged (MNH) with original gum that is intact and undisturbed.
A Minor Fault Is Present: a corner perforation crease.
There are no other structural issues such as thins, tears, or additional creases.
The presence of a minor fault reduces the soundness grade to the Very Good range (50-59).

2. Centering Analysis
The stamp is noticeably off-center, with one or two sides significantly closer to the perforations than the opposite sides. However, the framelines are intact, and there is visible white space between the framelines and the perforations.
The centering qualifies for Fine-Very Fine (F-VF).
Centering Grade: 78.

3. Perforation Analysis
The perforations are clean and intact, with the exception of the corner perforation crease.
Perforation Grade: Adjusted for the minor fault.

4. Eye Appeal Analysis
The blue, white, and yellow colors remain vibrant and visually striking, enhancing the design's appeal.
The stamp retains its clean and sharp aesthetic, which celebrates the historic moon landing.
The slight corner perforation crease does not detract from the visual appeal when viewed from the front, so no additional deduction for eye appeal is warranted.

Final Grade Calculation
Centering Grade: 78.
Soundness Adjustment: Deduct 20 points for a minor fault (corner perforation crease), resulting in a soundness grade in the Very Good range (50-59).
Eye Appeal Adjustment: No additional bonus or deduction applied, as the colors and design remain vibrant.
Final Grade:
78 (Centering) - 20 (Soundness Adjustment) = 58.

Final Numerical Grade: 58 (Very Good, VG)

Conclusion
This Scott #C76 stamp is a mint, never hinged example with vibrant colors and a historic design commemorating the Apollo 11 mission. However, a corner perforation crease reduces its overall soundness grade. The final grade of 58 (VG) reflects the combination of its off-center design and minor fault, making it a collectible example for lunar or space exploration enthusiasts, though not in premium condition.

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