U. S. Scott #1076 - Used - [LA01-0069-01-03]

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

1076

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

85 (VF/XF)

Year of Issue

1956

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #1076 (Unused, Never Hinged – Single Stamp)
3¢ Deep Violet – Fifth International Philatelic Exhibition, 1956
(Commemorative Issue – Engraved, Perf 11 × 10½, Unwatermarked)

Design Overview:
Issued April 28, 1956, Scott #1076 commemorates the Fifth International Philatelic Exhibition (FIPEX) held in New York City. The engraved design shows the New York Coliseum, the exhibition site, with the Statue of Liberty at left—a visual tribute to freedom and global philately. The inscriptions “FIFTH INTERNATIONAL PHILATELIC EXHIBITION” and “NEW YORK COLISEUM 1956” frame the central image, with “U.S. POSTAGE 3¢” above. Printed in deep violet by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing on unwatermarked paper, perforated 11 × 10½. The submitted example is unused, retains full original gum, and has never been hinged.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 84 (Very Fine)
The design is clearly within the perforations on all four sides with well-defined white margins. The right margin is slightly narrow, the left wider, and the top slightly smaller than the bottom. Balance and spacing conform to the PSE definition of Very Fine centering, where all margins are full and comfortably clear of the frame lines.

Soundness Evaluation:
The stamp is entirely faultless—no tears, thins, creases, or pulled perfs. The paper is fresh, the gum smooth and evenly toned. Under the 2009 PSE Grading Guide, this qualifies as Faultless, warranting no deduction.
Soundness Deduction: –0 points

Perforations and Margins:
Perforations gauge 11 × 10½, matching the standard Bureau production for the issue. All perforation tips are full, evenly punched, and free from irregularities or repair. Margins are well proportioned, with the right and top slightly narrower but still fully clear of the design, consistent with a Very Fine centering grade.

Cancellation Evaluation:
Not applicable. This example is mint and unused, with full original gum and no cancellation marks.

Collector’s Note:
This 1956 FIPEX commemorative represents one of the highlights of postwar U.S. philately. The stamp’s modernist design and precision engraving mark the transition into the Liberty Series era. The presented example exhibits superb freshness, balanced margins, and pristine gum—an ideal representation of mid-20th-century Bureau craftsmanship.

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
The deep violet color is rich and uniform, the impression crisp, and the paper bright. The gum retains its original sheen with no disturbances or discoloration. These traits enhance its overall appearance. Eye appeal adjustment: +1 point for freshness and color intensity.

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 84 (Very Fine)
Soundness Deduction: –0 (Faultless)
Adjusted Base Grade: 84
Eye Appeal Adjustment: +1 (Fresh color, pristine gum)
Final Grade: 85 (Very Fine/Extremely Fine)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 1076
Condition: Unused, Never Hinged, Original Gum
Centering: 84 (Very Fine)
Soundness: Faultless
Perforations: 11 × 10½, intact and even
Cancellation: None (Unused)
Eye Appeal: +1 (Rich color, bright paper)
Final Grade: 85 (Very Fine/Extremely Fine)

Final Verdict:
This never-hinged Scott #1076 displays balanced centering, full perforations, and vivid deep violet color. With flawless soundness and original gum, it exemplifies the clean presentation typical of higher-end Bureau issues of the 1950s. Under the 2009 PSE Grading Guide, it earns a final grade of 85 (Very Fine/Extremely Fine)—a premium-quality mint example of the 1956 FIPEX commemorative.

Seller Information

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Item Location

California, United States

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Worldwide

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No

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