U. S. #763 - MNH - Graded Fine (LA01-0041-02-03)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

763

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

70 (Fine)

Year of Issue

1934

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #763 (Unused, Never Hinged – Single Stamp)
8¢ Green – Zion National Park, 1935
(National Parks Series – Rotary Press Printing, Imperforate)

Design Overview:
Scott #763 is an 8¢ imperforate commemorative stamp from the 1935 National Parks series. The design features a bold and detailed image of Zion National Park’s towering cliffs, with a winding river leading into the foreground. “ZION” appears just above the bottom frame, with “U.S. POSTAGE” in bold white capitals along the base and the denomination “8¢” in the top right corner. These imperforate stamps were sold in souvenir sheets of six, targeted toward collectors and not issued for standard postal circulation.

The submitted example is unused, with no evidence of hinging. The front impression is sharp, and the color is rich and well-saturated.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 79 (Fine/Very Fine)
The design is well clear of the edges on all four sides. The bottom margin is the narrowest, with the top margin being the most generous. The left margin is narrower than the right. The diagonal imbalance from lower left to upper right results in a slightly off-center appearance, but all margins are full and meet the Fine/Very Fine threshold.

Soundness Evaluation:
There are no physical faults such as creases, thins, or tears. However, faint green ink offset is visible on the back, constituting a very minor fault under the 2009 PSE Grading Guide. It does not impact the face of the stamp or its structural integrity.
Soundness Classification: Very Minor Fault
Soundness Deduction: –7 points

Perforations and Margins:
This imperforate stamp is cut squarely with no encroachment into the design. The edges are well trimmed and parallel, and the corners are sharp. No signs of slanting, unevenness, or scissor damage are evident.

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
The front of the stamp shows strong eye appeal with deep green ink, clean paper, and sharp detail. The light transfer on the back is not visible from the front and does not impact the visual appeal.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 79 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness Deduction: –7 (Very Minor Fault)
Adjusted Base Grade: 72
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0
Final Grade: 72 (Fine – F)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 763
Condition: Unused, Never Hinged, Original Gum
Centering: 79 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness: Very Minor Fault (ink offset on back)
Perforations: Imperforate – well-cut margins, no trimming
Eye Appeal: No deduction or bonus applied
Final Grade: 72 (Fine – F)

Final Verdict:
This unused, never hinged example of Scott #763 from the National Parks series shows excellent visual presentation on the face with full margins and solid centering. The very minor ink offset on the reverse results in a modest deduction, yielding a final grade of 72 (Fine) under the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

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