U.S. Scott #235 - Used - Fine Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

235

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

XF/Superb

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

70 (Fine)

Year of Issue

1893

Item Description

Stamp Overview
Scott #235: 6-cent Columbian Exposition stamp from 1893.
Design: The stamp is titled "Columbus Welcomed at Barcelona," depicting Columbus on horseback being received by royalty and nobles. The ornate frame includes "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" at the top and "POSTAGE SIX CENTS" below.
Color: Purple.
Condition: Used stamp, never hinged, and no gum.

Front Analysis (Centering, Perforations, and Eye Appeal)
Centering
The stamp is exceptionally well-centered, with margins that appear nearly perfect. A closer examination reveals only a slight difference in margin size.
Centering Grade: 97 (Extra Fine/Superb).

Perforations
The perforations are mostly intact but exhibit a pulled perf on one side. This impacts the soundness grade rather than centering.

Eye Appeal
The cancellation is moderately heavy, with a circular marking partially obscuring the design. However, the design details remain visible, and the vibrant purple color enhances the overall visual appeal.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: No bonus or penalty, as the cancellation is typical for a used stamp.

Back Analysis (Soundness and Faults)
Soundness
The back shows no evidence of hinging, confirming the stamp as never hinged.
The pulled perf on the front is the only notable fault, reducing the soundness grade.

Fault Impact
The pulled perf qualifies as a "Fault" under PSE guidelines, placing the soundness in the Fine (70-74) range.
Grading Summary
Centering Grade: 97 (Extra Fine/Superb).
Soundness Deduction: The pulled perf reduces the grade to Fine (70-74).
Eye Appeal Adjustment: No adjustment for the typical cancellation.

Final Grade Calculation:
Base Grade: 97 (Extra Fine/Superb).
Soundness Adjustment: Reduced to 74 (Fine) due to the pulled perf.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: No changes.
Final Numerical Grade
74 (Fine).

Conclusion
Design: 6-cent Columbian Exposition, "Columbus Welcomed at Barcelona" (Scott #235, 1893 issue).
Centering: Extra Fine/Superb (Grade 97).
Soundness: Fault (Pulled perf, reduced to Fine).
Cancellation and Eye Appeal: Typical cancellation with no additional adjustments.
Final Grade: 74 (Fine).

This stamp’s exceptional centering is a significant positive factor, but the pulled perf reduces its soundness grade.

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