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United States Scott #852 - Used
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jamisonenterprises (247)
Detailed Analysis of the Stamp (Scott #852) Design Description: Front: The stamp depicts a detailed image of the Tower of the Sun from the Golden Gate International Exposition. The text "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" is at the top, with "GOLDEN GATE INTERNATI ... Read More
Item Specifics
- Country
- United States
- Catalog Number
- 852
- Stamp Type
- General Issue
- Condition
- Used
- Centering
- F/VF
- Stamp Format
- Single
- Certificate Grade
- 65 & Below
- Year of Issue
- 1939
Item Description
Detailed Analysis of the Stamp (Scott #852)Design Description:
Front: The stamp depicts a detailed image of the Tower of the Sun from the Golden Gate International Exposition. The text "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" is at the top, with "GOLDEN GATE INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION" running along the sides. The denomination "3 CENTS" is displayed at the bottom within a decorative frame.
Back: The back of the stamp shows original gum and clear signs of having been used, with a cancel mark present.
Soundness:
Condition: The stamp has a large crease, which is categorized under "Major Fault Soundness." This significantly affects the soundness grade.
Grade: 29 (Major Fault)
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 no question that there is white space between the frameline and the perforations.
Grade: 79 (Fine-Very Fine)
Perforations:
Observation: The perforations are clean, uniform, and intact, which positively contributes to the overall presentation of the stamp.
Eye Appeal:
Observation: The cancel is average and does not obscure most of the design, so there is no adjustment needed for eye appeal.
Grade: No adjustment (0 points)
Final Numerical Grade:
Base Grade: 79 (Centering: Fine-Very Fine)
Soundness Adjustment: Downgraded to 29 due to the large crease.
Eye Appeal Bonus: No adjustment.
Final Numerical Grade: 29 (Fair-Good)
Summary:
Soundness Grade: 29 (Major Fault)
Centering Grade: 79 (Fine-Very Fine)
Perforations: Clean and intact
Eye Appeal: No bonus or deduction for an average cancel
Final Numerical Grade: 29 (Fair-Good)
This final grade of 29 reflects the impact of the large crease on the overall grade, while also considering the centering and the average cancel, placing the stamp in the Fair-Good (FR-G) category.
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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