United States Scott #834 - Unused - VF

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

834

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Unused

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

80 (VF)

Year of Issue

1938

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of the Stamp (Scott #834)

Design Description

Front: The stamp features a profile portrait of Calvin Coolidge, facing left, with a red border and denomination markings "$5" in the lower corners. The text "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" is at the top, with "CALVIN COOLIDGE 1923-1929" below the portrait.

Back: The back of the stamp is used and does not have gum. There are no other noticeable faults or issues.

Soundness
Condition: The stamp is used with a cancellation mark. There is no deduction for the cancellation, and there are no other visible defects such as creases, tears, or stains.
Grade: Faultless (100).

Centering
Observation: The stamp is noticeably off-center, with one or two sides significantly closer to the edge than the opposite side. However, there is still visible white space between the frameline and the perforations, so it remains within the Fine/Very Fine range.
Grade: Fine/Very Fine (79).

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

Eye Appeal
Observation: The stamp has a clear, well-placed premium cancel that does not obscure the design significantly. The color and impression are strong, contributing positively to the stamp's overall appearance.
Grade: Light: Neat, face-free ordinary cancel or clear, well-placed premium cancel, great color, freshness, or impression.
Final Eye Appeal Grade: +5 points.

Final Numerical Grade
Base Grade: 79 (Centering: Fine/Very Fine).
Soundness Adjustment: No adjustment is needed due to the faultless condition of the stamp.
Eye Appeal Bonus: +5 points for a well-placed premium cancel.

Final Numerical Grade: 84 (Very Fine).

Summary:
Soundness Grade: Faultless (100)
Centering Grade: Fine/Very Fine (79)
Perforations: Clean and intact
Eye Appeal: +5 points for a clear, well-placed premium cancel
Final Numerical Grade: 84 (Very Fine)

This final grade of 84 reflects the balance between the stamp's used condition, off-centering, and overall aesthetic quality, placing it in the Very Fine (VF) category.

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