U. S. Scott #209 - Used - VG/F 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
Here is the comprehensive evaluation of the provided stamp, Scott #209, using PSE grading guidelines:

Design Description
Scott #209 is a 10-cent Jefferson stamp issued in 1882. It features a detailed profile of President Thomas Jefferson facing left, enclosed within an oval frame. The denomination "10 CENTS" is displayed prominently at the bottom, and "U.S. POSTAGE" arches across the top. The brown coloring and intricate design reflect the style and precision of late 19th-century U.S. postage stamps.

Evaluation
1. Centering
Grade: 77 (Fine-Very Fine)
Description:
The stamp is off-center, with the left margin significantly narrower than the right. The design is noticeably closer to the perforations on the left side, though there is white space between the frameline and the perforations. This centering qualifies as Fine-Very Fine (F-VF) based on PSE guidelines.

2. Perforations
Condition:
The perforations are intact and even, with no evidence of pulled or clipped perfs. The edges are generally uniform and do not detract from the overall quality of the stamp.

3. Soundness
Condition: Faultless
The stamp shows no structural damage, such as tears, thins, creases, or repairs. Both the front and back surfaces are in sound condition:
Front: The design remains intact with no visible flaws or disruptions.
Back: Evenly toned, with no gum (standard for used stamps). The stamp is free from hinge marks, pinholes, or thinning.

4. Eye Appeal
Condition:
The cancel is heavy and centrally placed, obscuring much of Jefferson's profile and part of the surrounding design. While the cancel is neatly applied, it detracts from the overall visual appeal.
Adjustment: Based on PSE Eye Appeal Guidelines, a heavy cancel warrants a -10 point adjustment.

Grading Calculation
Centering Grade: 77 (Fine-Very Fine)
Soundness Grade: Faultless (No deductions)
Eye Appeal Adjustment: -10 points (Heavy cancel)
Final Numerical Grade: 67
This places the stamp in the Very Good-Fine (VG-F) category based on PSE Numeric Grading Guidelines.

Final Summary
This is a Scott #209 10-cent Jefferson stamp in Very Good-Fine (VG-F) condition:
Centering: Fine-Very Fine (77)
Soundness: Faultless
Perforations: Intact and well-formed
Eye Appeal: A heavy cancel detracts from the stamp’s aesthetic, resulting in a slight reduction (-10 adjustment).

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