U. S. Scott #209 - Used - Graded G/VG

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

209

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1882

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #209 (Used, Hinged – Single Stamp)
10¢ Brown – Thomas Jefferson, 1882
(U.S. Banknote Issue – American Bank Note Co., Soft Paper, Re-engraved)

?️ Design Overview:
Issued in 1882, Scott #209 presents a refined re-engraved portrait of Thomas Jefferson, left-facing, within an oval frame. The deep brown engraving is distinct among Banknote issues. This version was printed on soft porous paper by the American Bank Note Co. and features increased line detail over earlier Jefferson issues.

This example is used, displaying moderate wear, and is impacted by an overlying black cancel and some back faults.

? Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 76 (Fine/Very Fine – F/VF)
The stamp is slightly off-center toward the lower-right.
All four margins are visible and clear of the framelines.
This falls well within the PSE's defined range for Fine/Very Fine, which requires at least 0.4mm margin around the design on rectangular-framed issues.

? Soundness Evaluation:
Fault Level Description
Minor Fault Three perf tip creases
Extremely Minor Fault Pencil writing on reverse (“402” in graphite)
✅ Soundness Classification: Minor Fault
The combination of a Minor Fault (three creases) with a non-visual Extremely Minor Fault (light pencil writing) warrants a –20 deduction, consistent with a Very Good (50–59) grade range under PSE grading tables.

✂️ Perforations & Margins:
Perforations are intact across all edges with no truncation.
Minor creasing is visible at the tips, mainly top and left edges, but not visually distracting from the front.

? Cancellation Classification:
A black face-on cancel, partially obscuring Jefferson’s portrait.
The cancel is moderately heavy, centered across the face but not obliterating the design.
? Eye Appeal Deduction: –10 points
This falls under Heavy cancel classification (design partially obscured), resulting in a –10 eye appeal adjustment.

?️ Eye Appeal Evaluation:
Eye Appeal Factor Description Adjustment
Color & Paper Good tone, no fading 0
Cancellation Heavy cancel across face, but still legible –10
Other Visual Issues Minor faults (creased tips) not visibly detracting
–10 pts

? Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Component Value
Centering Grade 76 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness Deduction –20 (Minor Fault + Extremely Minor Fault)
Base Grade 56
Eye Appeal Adjustment –10 (Heavy cancel)
Final Numerical Grade 46
Adjectival Grade Good–Very Good (G–VG)

? Final Summary:
Category Evaluation
Scott Number 209
Condition Used, Hinged, No Original Gum
Centering 76 – Fine/Very Fine
Soundness Minor Fault: Three perf tip creases; Extremely Minor Fault: Pencil writing
Perforations Fully intact; minor creasing on tip margins
Cancellation Heavy cancel over face (-10 pts)
Eye Appeal Adequate but diminished by cancel
Final Grade 46 (Good–Very Good – G–VG)

? Final Verdict:
This used Scott #209 exhibits Fine/Very Fine centering, but its condition is reduced by three perf tip creases and light pencil writing on the back. The heavy face cancel detracts from its visual appeal. These factors justify a final numerical grade of 46 (Good–Very Good – G–VG).

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