U.S. Scott #856 - MNH - VG Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

856

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1939

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of the Stamp (Scott #856)

Design Description

Front: The stamp commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Panama Canal. It features portraits of Theodore Roosevelt and George Goethals on either side of a central image of a ship passing through the canal, symbolizing the significant engineering achievement. The denomination "3 CENTS" is displayed at the bottom, with "U.S. POSTAGE" and "25TH ANNIVERSARY PANAMA CANAL" inscriptions above.

Back: The back of the stamp shows original gum, confirming it is mint and never hinged. Some toning spots are visible, indicating minor faults in soundness.

Soundness
Condition: The stamp has some toning spots on the back, which are considered minor faults.
Grade: Minor Faults

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 white space between the frameline and the perforations, with no contact between the design and perforations.
Grade: Centering: 79 (Fine/Very Fine)

Perforations
Observation: The perforations are clean, uniform, and intact, contributing positively to the stamp's overall presentation.

Eye Appeal
Observation: The stamp has a neat, clean appearance with strong color and a clear impression. The off-centering slightly affects the visual appeal, but not significantly.
Grade: Eye Appeal: No adjustment

Final Numerical Grade
Taking into account the centering, soundness, and eye appeal:
Base Grade: 79 (Centering: Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness Adjustment: Minor faults due to toning spots lower the grade.
Eye Appeal Bonus: No adjustment.
Final Numerical Grade: 59 (Very Good)

Summary:
Soundness Grade: Minor Faults
Centering Grade: 79 (Fine/Very Fine)
Perforations: Clean and intact
Eye Appeal: No bonus or deduction
Final Numerical Grade: 59 (Very Good)

This final grade of 59 places the stamp in the Very Good category, considering the minor faults and centering.

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Item Weight

0 Lbs 1 oz

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