United States Scott #726 - Unused

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

726

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Unused

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1933

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #726

Description of the Design:
Scott #726 is a 3-cent stamp commemorating General James Oglethorpe. The design features a portrait of General Oglethorpe in an ornate frame. The top of the stamp reads "UNITED STATES POSTAGE," and the dates "1733" and "1933" flank the portrait. The bottom displays the denomination "3 CENTS."

Soundness (With Grade):
Front: The front of the stamp has a vibrant color and sharp design, with no visible creases, tears, or major defects.
Back: The stamp has original gum and is hinged. There is a large thin on the back.
Grade for Soundness: Major Faults (50-59) - Using an average of 55 due to the large thin.

Centering (With Grade):
The stamp is noticeably off-center with one or two sides significantly closer to the edge than the opposite side. However, there is white space between the frameline and the perforations.
Grade for Centering: Fine/Very Fine (78)

Perforations:
The perforations are well-defined and intact with no signs of pulled or short perfs. The perforations are consistent with what is expected for this issue.
Perforations: Very Fine

Eye Appeal (With Grade):
The stamp is fresh with good color and a crisp design.
Grade for Eye Appeal: Good color and freshness (+3 pts)

Final Numerical Grade:

Combining the soundness, centering, and eye appeal grades according to the PSE guidelines:
Soundness: Major Faults (55)
Centering: Fine/Very Fine (78)
Eye Appeal: +3 pts

Final Grade Calculation:

Centering and Soundness Combined Grade:
Fine/Very Fine Centering (78) + Major Fault Soundness (55) = Good (30-39)

Adding Eye Appeal Bonus:
Base Grade (38) + 3 = 41

Final Numerical Grade: 41

This stamp's final numerical grade is 41, placing it in the Good-Very Good (G-VG) range, reflecting its significant fault but overall decent condition and visual appeal.

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