United States Scott #299 - Unused NG

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

299

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Unused

Centering

VG & Below

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1901

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #299

Design Description
Front: The stamp showcases an illustration of a steamship sailing at full speed, set against a background of the sea and sky. The text "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" is at the top, with "POSTAGE TEN CENTS" at the bottom. The denomination "10" is displayed in both lower corners, framed within an ornate design.
Back: The back of the stamp has no gum and shows evidence of having been previously hinged. While no hinge remnant is present, the absence of gum and the prior hinge impact the soundness grade.

Soundness
Condition: The stamp exhibits a previously hinged state with no gum remaining. This is considered a Very Minor Fault in soundness. There are no other visible defects such as creases, tears, thins, or stains.
Grade: Very Minor Fault (80).

Centering
Observation: The stamp is significantly off-center, with the edge of the frameline just touching the perforations on one side, while the other three sides are uneven.
Grade: Very Good (58).

Perforations
Observation: The perforations are clean and uniform, with no signs of re-perforation or missing perfs, contributing positively to the stamp's overall presentation.

Eye Appeal
Observation: The front of the stamp is visually appealing, with strong color and clear impression. Since the lack of gum does not affect the front of the stamp, the eye appeal adjustment is set to 0 points.

Final Numerical Grade
Base Grade: 58 (Centering: Very Good).
Soundness Adjustment: 58 - 10 points due to the Very Minor Fault (previously hinged, no gum) = 48.
Eye Appeal Bonus: 0 points.

Final Numerical Grade: 48 (Good/Very Good).

Summary:
Soundness Grade: Very Minor Fault (80) due to being previously hinged and lacking gum.
Centering Grade: Very Good (58).
Perforations: Clean and intact.
Eye Appeal: No adjustment (0 points).

Final Numerical Grade: 48 (Good/Very Good).

This final grade of 48 reflects the balance between the stamp's minor faults, off-centering, and overall aesthetic quality, placing it in the Good/Very Good (G/VG) category.

Seller Information

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Registered Since

03/18/2005

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Item Location

California, United States

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Worldwide

Item Weight

0 Lbs 1 oz

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Yes

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