U.S. Scott #398 - Used - F/VF Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

398

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

75 (F/VF)

Year of Issue

1913

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #398

Description of the Design
The stamp features an image of the Panama Canal locks, celebrating the Panama-Pacific Exposition held in San Francisco in 1915. The design is framed with an intricate border and includes the denomination "2 Cents" at the bottom.

Soundness
Grade: Faultless
The stamp shows no significant faults such as tears, thins, or repairs.
Overall, the stamp is in sound condition.

Centering
Grade: Fine-Very Fine (F-VF)
The stamp is noticeably off center with one side significantly closer to the edge than the opposite side.

Perforations
The perforations are generally intact with no significant issues such as missing perfs or tears.

Eye Appeal
Grade: Neat / Clean
The stamp has an average appearance with a typical cancel.
The color remains vibrant, and the design is clear and well-defined.
There is a slight disturbance due to hinging which affects the overall eye appeal but not the soundness.

Final Numerical Grade
Combining the centering grade of Fine-Very Fine (F-VF) with the soundness grade of Faultless results in a final grade of Fine/Very Fine (75-79).
Considering the specifics, a precise final numerical grade is 77.

Seller Information

Seller

jamisonenterprises (1014)

Registered Since

03/18/2005

Feedback

100%

Store

Jamison Stamps & Books

Item Location

California, United States

Ships To

Worldwide

Returns Accepted

Yes

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