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United States Scott #805 - Unused NG - F
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jamisonenterprises (247)
Detailed Analysis of Scott #805 (graded as used) Design Description Front: The stamp features a profile portrait of Martha Washington, facing left, against a brown background. The text "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" is at the top, with "MARTHA WASHINGTON" below ... Read More
Item Specifics
- Country
- United States
- Catalog Number
- 805
- Stamp Type
- General Issue
- Condition
- Unused
- Centering
- Fine
- Stamp Format
- Single
- Certificate Grade
- 70 (Fine)
- Year of Issue
- 1938
Item Description
Detailed Analysis of Scott #805 (graded as used)Design Description
Front: The stamp features a profile portrait of Martha Washington, facing left, against a brown background. The text "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" is at the top, with "MARTHA WASHINGTON" below the portrait. The denomination "1 1/2 CENTS" is displayed at the bottom, with the fraction "1 1/2" on either side of the text.
Back: The back of the stamp is clean, showing no gum. Since we are now considering the stamp as used, the lack of gum is not a fault in this context.
Soundness
Condition: As a used stamp, the absence of gum is no longer considered a fault. There are no visible physical faults such as creases, tears, thins, or stains, making the stamp sound in this context.
Grade: Faultless (100) for a used stamp.
Centering
Observation: The stamp is noticeably off-center, with the top margin being particularly narrow. The edge of the design approaches the perforations, but the frameline does not touch the perfs, and some white space is still visible.
Grade: Fine (71).
Perforations
Observation: The perforations are generally clean and intact, with no signs of re-perforation or missing perfs. The perforation tips are uniform, contributing positively to the stamp's overall presentation.
Eye Appeal
Observation: The stamp has a solid appearance with decent color and a strong impression. Given the off-centering, a slight negative adjustment for eye appeal might still be considered, though it's minimal.
Grade: No Bonus due to the off-centering.
Final Numerical Grade
Considering the centering, soundness, and eye appeal:
Base Grade: 71 (Centering: Fine).
No Soundness Deduction: There is no deduction for the lack of gum.
Eye Appeal Bonus: No Bonus.
Final Numerical Grade: 71 (Fine).
Seller Information
- Seller
- jamisonenterprises (247)
- Registered Since
- 03/18/2005
- Feedback
- 100%
- Store
- Jamison Stamps & Books
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- Item Location
- California, United States
- Ships To
- Worldwide
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