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

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

C97

Stamp Type

Air Mail

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

80 (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 design features a high jumper in mid-action against a blue background. The text "Airmail Olympics 1980" is prominently displayed, along with "USA" and three stars, and the denomination "31c." The dynamic imagery symbolizes athleticism and international unity.

Soundness
Back Image: As a used stamp, the absence of gum is expected and does not count as a fault. The back of the stamp shows no visible flaws, such as thins, tears, creases, or stains.
Front Image: There are no physical flaws affecting the design or structure.
Grade: Faultless, as the stamp is free of any structural defects.

Centering
The centering grade is 78, corresponding to Fine-Very Fine (F-VF) under PSE guidelines. The stamp is noticeably off-center, with one or two sides closer to the edge of the design. However, the frameline remains clear of the perforations, and visible white space surrounds the design.

Perforations
The perforations are uniform, intact, and free from damage such as short or pulled perfs. The alignment is clean and contributes positively to the overall condition.

Eye Appeal
The cancellation is light and neat, allowing the design to remain visible and vibrant. The colors are well-preserved, enhancing the visual appeal.
The slight off-centering detracts marginally from the overall balance.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: A +2 points bonus is awarded for the light cancellation and vibrant design.

Final Grade Calculation
Soundness Grade: Faultless.
Centering Grade: 78 (Fine-Very Fine).
Eye Appeal Adjustment: +2 points for freshness and neat cancellation.
Final Grade: 80 (Very Fine).

Summary
Numerical Grade: 80.
Descriptive Grade: Used, Very Fine.

Remarks: This Scott #C97 stamp is a well-preserved used example with no structural faults. The light cancellation, clean perforations, and vibrant colors make it a collectible piece, even with the slight off-centering. It is a desirable addition for collectors of Olympic-themed stamps.

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03/18/2005

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Item Location

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