U.S. Scott #837 - MNH - Fine Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

837

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

70 (Fine)

Year of Issue

1938

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of the Stamp (Scott #837)

Design Description:

Front: The stamp features a depiction of the Northwest Territory Sesquicentennial, with a statue representing key figures associated with the event. The year "1788" is displayed in the top right corner, and "1938" in the top left, with the denomination "3¢" in the upper left corner and "U.S. POSTAGE" at the bottom.

Back: The back of the stamp shows original gum, confirming it is mint and never hinged. There is evidence of a minor natural gum bend.

Soundness:
Condition: The stamp exhibits a minor natural gum bend, which is considered a Very Minor Fault in soundness. There are no other visible defects such as creases, tears, thins, or stains.
Grade: Very Minor 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 still visible white space between the frameline and the perforations.
Grade: Fine/Very Fine (77).

Perforations:
Observation: The perforations are clean, uniform, and intact, with no signs of re-perforation or missing perfs, contributing positively to the stamp's overall presentation.

Eye Appeal:
Observation: The stamp has strong color and a clear impression, which enhances its visual appeal. The centering, while not perfect, does not detract significantly from its overall appearance. Given the minor gum bend and the overall aesthetic, no additional points are deducted for eye appeal in this instance.
Grade: Neat/Clean (No effect on grading).

Final Numerical Grade:
Taking into account the centering, soundness, and eye appeal:
Base Grade: 77 (Centering: Fine/Very Fine).
Soundness Adjustment: 77 - 5 points due to the Very Minor Fault (natural gum bend) = 72.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: No additional deductions.
Final Numerical Grade: 72 (Fine).

Summary:
Soundness Grade: Very Minor Fault due to natural gum bend.
Centering Grade: Fine/Very Fine (77).
Perforations: Clean and intact.
Eye Appeal: No effect.
Final Numerical Grade: 72 (Fine).

This final grade of 72 reflects the balance between the stamp's minor gum bend, off-centering, and overall aesthetic quality, placing it in the Fine (F) category.

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