U. S. Scott #209 - Used - VG Condition

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

Detailed Analysis of Scott #209
Below is the evaluation of the submitted stamp, Scott #209, using PSE guidelines:

Design Description
Scott #209 is a 10-cent Jefferson stamp issued in 1882. It features a profile of President Thomas Jefferson facing left, enclosed within an oval frame. "U.S. POSTAGE" is prominently displayed across the top, and "TEN CENTS" is displayed at the bottom. The rich brown coloring and detailed engraving are hallmarks of this historical issue.

Evaluation
1. Centering
Grade: 78 (Fine-Very Fine)
Description:
The centering is noticeably off, with the left margin significantly narrower than the right. However, there is visible white space between the design and the perforations, ensuring the frameline does not touch the edges. This centering qualifies as Fine-Very Fine (F-VF) under PSE standards.

2. Perforations
Condition:
The stamp has a short perf along the bottom edge. While the perforations are mostly intact and well-formed, the short perf qualifies as a Minor Fault.

3. Soundness
Condition:
The stamp is structurally sound aside from the short perf:
Front: The design remains intact, with no visible tears, thins, or repairs.
Back: The reverse shows evidence of a hinge remnant and even toning. The hinge remnant further qualifies as a Minor Fault.
Soundness Grade: Minor Fault

4. Eye Appeal
Condition:
The cancel is moderate and placed across Jefferson’s profile, obscuring part of the portrait and the surrounding design. While the cancel detracts slightly from the visual appeal, it is not overly heavy and remains neatly applied.
Adjustment: Based on PSE Eye Appeal Guidelines, the moderate cancel warrants a -5 point adjustment.

Grading Calculation
Centering Grade: 78 (Fine-Very Fine)
Soundness Adjustment: -20 points (Combination of Minor Faults: Short perf + hinge remnant)
Eye Appeal Adjustment: -5 points (Moderate cancel)
Final Numerical Grade: 53
This places the stamp in the Very Good (VG) category based on PSE Numeric Grading Guidelines.

Final Summary
This is a Scott #209 10-cent Jefferson stamp in Very Good (VG) condition:
Centering: Fine-Very Fine (78)
Soundness: Minor Faults (Short perf + hinge remnant)
Perforations: Mostly intact, with a minor short perf.
Eye Appeal: Moderate cancel slightly diminishes the overall aesthetic (-5 adjustment).

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