U.S. Scott #694 - MNH - VG/F Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

694

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1931

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #694

Description of the Design
Scott #694 features a portrait of Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd President of the United States. The stamp design is framed with decorative scrollwork and includes "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" at the top and the denomination "13 CENTS" prominently displayed at the bottom. The stamp is printed in a vibrant green shade, consistent with the high-quality engraving of the series.

Evaluation
1. Soundness
Front: The stamp is faultless, with no visible tears, creases, or discoloration. The printed surface is clean and sharp.
Back: The original gum is intact, showing no evidence of hinging or gum disturbance. The stamp is never hinged, with a smooth and uniform gum application.
Grade: Faultless.

2. Centering
Description: The centering is off, particularly toward the left and top margins. While the design is close to the perforations, there is visible white space between the frameline and the perforations, ensuring the design is intact.
Grade: 71 (Fine-Very Fine).

3. Perforations
Description: The perforations are generally clean and intact. However, there appears to be a slight irregularity near the top left corner, possibly indicating a short perf or minor misalignment during production.
Grade: Slight deduction applied for the perforation irregularity.

4. Eye Appeal
Description: The stamp displays vibrant color and sharp engraving, contributing positively to its overall aesthetic appeal. The off-centering slightly detracts from the balance, but the design remains visually pleasing.
Adjustment: No adjustment applied, as centering is evaluated separately.

5. Final Numerical Grade
To Determine the Final Grade:
Centering Grade: 71
Soundness Deduction: None (Faultless).
Perforation Deduction: -3 points for slight irregularity in perforations.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: None.
Final Grade: 68 (Very Good-Fine).

Summary
Scott #694 is a faultless, unused stamp with original gum and no evidence of hinging. The centering is off but retains visible white space around the frameline, fitting within the Fine-Very Fine range. A slight irregularity in the perforations impacts the grade slightly, but the vibrant color and sharp engraving ensure the stamp remains visually appealing. Based on the PSE grading standards, the final grade is 68 (Very Good-Fine).

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Item Location

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