U. S. Scott #C97 - Used - Graded F/VF

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

C97

Stamp Type

Air Mail

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

75 (F/VF)

Year of Issue

1979

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #C97 (Used)

Design
Scott #C97, a U.S. Airmail stamp issued in 1980, commemorates the Summer Olympics. The stamp design features a high jumper in mid-action, representing athleticism and the Olympic spirit. The blue background contrasts with the bold "USA," three stars, and the denomination "31c." The text "Airmail Olympics 1980" reinforces the commemorative focus of the stamp.

Soundness
Back Image: The stamp has been very lightly hinged, and there is no gum. This is classified as a very minor fault since hinging is expected for used stamps.
Front Image: There are no visible flaws such as thins, tears, creases, or stains. The design remains intact and well-preserved.
Grade: Very Minor Fault.

Centering
The centering grade is 77, corresponding to Fine-Very Fine (F-VF) under PSE guidelines. The stamp is noticeably off-center, with one or two sides significantly closer to the edge. However, the frameline is clear of the perforations, and white space is visible on all sides.

Perforations
The perforations are intact, uniform, and well-defined. There are no short, pulled, or damaged perfs, which contributes positively to the stamp's overall condition.

Eye Appeal
The design remains visually appealing with vibrant colors and minimal obstructions. The cancellation is light and placed toward the top of the stamp, allowing the main design to remain visible and unobstructed.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: A +3 points bonus is applied for the clean and vibrant appearance, despite the slight off-centering.

Final Grade Calculation
Soundness Grade: Very Minor Fault.
Centering Grade: 77 (Fine-Very Fine).
Eye Appeal Adjustment: +3 points for neat cancellation and overall vibrancy.
Final Grade: 75 (Fine-Very Fine).

Summary
Numerical Grade: 75.
Descriptive Grade: Used, Fine-Very Fine.
Remarks: This Scott #C97 stamp is a collectible example of a lightly hinged, used stamp. While slightly off-center, the vibrant colors, light cancellation, and lack of structural faults make it a desirable addition to Olympic-themed collections.

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