U.S. Scott #689 - MNH - F/VF Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

689

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

75 (F/VF)

Year of Issue

1930

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #689

Description of the Design
Scott #689 commemorates General von Steuben, a key figure in the American Revolutionary War who played a vital role in training the Continental Army. The stamp features a profile portrait of von Steuben, surrounded by an ornate frame in red. The text includes "UNITED STATES POSTAGE," "1730 - GENERAL VON STEUBEN - 1930," and the denomination of 2 cents at the bottom.

Evaluation
1. Soundness
Front: The stamp is faultless with no visible tears, creases, or discolorations. The surface is smooth, and the printing is sharp.
Back: The gum is original and evenly applied. There are no hinge marks or remnants, confirming its never-hinged status. The back is clean and free from any gum disturbances.
Grade: Faultless.

2. Centering
Description: The centering is slightly off, with the design closer to the left margin. Despite the noticeable off-centering, there is a clear white space between the frameline and perforations on all sides, maintaining the balance within the Fine-Very Fine category.
Grade: 76 (Fine-Very Fine).

3. Perforations
Description: The perforations are well-formed and even, with no signs of pulled perfs, blind perfs, or reperforation. The edges are clean and well-defined.
Grade: No deduction for perforations.

4. Eye Appeal
Description: The stamp has a vibrant red color and sharp details that enhance its visual appeal. The slight off-centering is noticeable but does not detract significantly from the overall appearance. No visible blemishes or marks affect the stamp's presentation.
Adjustment: No bonus or penalty applied; standard neat/clean eye appeal.

5. Final Numerical Grade
To determine the final grade, we incorporate centering, soundness, perforations, and eye appeal:
Centering Grade: 76
Soundness Deduction: None (Faultless).
Eye Appeal Adjustment: None.
Perforation Deduction: None.
Final Grade: 76 (Fine-Very Fine).

Summary
Scott #689 is a faultless unused stamp with original gum and no hinging. Its centering is slightly off but still falls within the Fine-Very Fine category. The perforations are intact, and the overall presentation is neat and appealing. Based on the PSE grading standards, the final grade is 76 (Fine-Very Fine).

Seller Information

Seller

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Registered Since

03/18/2005

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Store

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Item Location

California, United States

Ships To

Worldwide

Returns Accepted

Yes

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