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 evaluation of the Scott #209 stamp based on the provided images and PSE grading guidelines:

Design Description
Scott #209 is a 10-cent Jefferson stamp issued in 1882. It features a finely engraved left-facing profile of President Thomas Jefferson within an oval frame. "U.S. POSTAGE" is prominently arched across the top, with "TEN CENTS" displayed along the bottom. The stamp's rich brown color and intricate detailing make it a hallmark of late 19th-century U.S. postage.

Evaluation
1. Centering
Grade: 78 (Fine-Very Fine)
Description:
The stamp is off-center, with the right margin slightly narrower than the left. There is visible white space between the frameline and perforations on all sides, ensuring that the frameline does not touch the edges. This qualifies as Fine-Very Fine (F-VF) centering.

2. Perforations
Condition:
The perforations are intact, with no evidence of pulled or clipped perfs. The edges are well-formed and uniform, contributing to the stamp's structural integrity.
3. Soundness
Condition:
The stamp is structurally sound, with no major flaws such as tears, thins, or creases. However:
Back: A hinge remnant is visible on the reverse, which qualifies as a Minor Fault under PSE guidelines.
Front: The design remains fully intact and unmarred.
Soundness Grade: Minor Fault (Hinge Remnant)
A hinge remnant results in a -5 point deduction.

4. Eye Appeal
Condition:
The cancel is heavy and obscures much of Jefferson's profile and the surrounding design, detracting from the visual appeal of the stamp. The cancel is neatly applied but significantly impacts the overall aesthetic.
Adjustment: Based on PSE Eye Appeal Guidelines, the heavy cancel results in a -10 point adjustment.

Grading Calculation
Centering Grade: 78 (Fine-Very Fine)
Soundness Adjustment: -5 points (Hinge remnant classified as a Minor Fault)
Eye Appeal Adjustment: -10 points (Heavy cancel)
Final Numerical Grade: 63
This places the stamp in the Very Good-Fine (VG-F) category per 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 (78)
Soundness: Minor Fault due to a hinge remnant (-5 points)
Perforations: Intact and well-formed
Eye Appeal: Heavy cancel reduces visual appeal (-10 adjustment)

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