U. S. Scott #E1 - Used - FR/G Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

E1

Stamp Type

Special Delivery

Condition

Used

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1885

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #E1

Design Description:
The stamp is part of the first U.S. Special Delivery issue, issued in 1885. It features a 10-cent denomination and depicts a messenger boy running with a satchel, symbolizing expedited mail delivery. The text reads:
"Secures Immediate Delivery at a Special Delivery Office"
and includes decorative borders with the denomination "10 Cents" at the bottom.

Centering:
Grade: 70 (Fine)
The stamp is off center, particularly with the design approaching the perforations at the top and left. White space is visible but quite narrow.

Soundness:
Fault: Small Tear
A small tear is evident at the left side of the stamp, which qualifies as a Major Fault under soundness grading.
Grade: Major Fault Soundness.

Perforations:
The perforations are mostly intact except where the tear slightly affects the left side.

Eye Appeal:
The stamp has decent color retention and contrast, with no severe discoloration.
However, the tear and off-center design slightly detract from its overall aesthetic.
Grade: Light deduction for eye appeal.

Final Grading Calculation:
Centering: 70 (Fine)
Soundness Deduction: Major Fault
Final Category: Fair/Good (20-29)
Eye Appeal: Slight additional deduction for aesthetic impact.
Final Numerical Grade: 20
Grade Category: Fair/Good (FR-G).

Summary:
Scott #E1 has a visually appealing design but suffers from a small tear and off-center positioning, which brings its final grade down to 20. The stamp falls into the Fair/Good range due to the Major Fault.

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