U. S. Scott #219D - Used - Graded Fair

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

219D

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1890

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #219D (Used, Hinged – Single Stamp)
2¢ Lake – George Washington, 1890
(U.S. Regular Issue – American Bank Note Co., Soft Paper – Lake Shade Variety)

?️ Design Overview:
Scott #219D features a deep lake-shaded engraving of George Washington, facing left, surrounded by a delicately framed oval. It is a scarcer color variety within the 1890 American Bank Note Company issue. This issue was printed on soft paper with intricate linework and is part of the final privately printed stamp series before Bureau production began.

This example is used, hinged, and lacks original gum.

? Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine – F/VF)
The design is evenly framed within the perforations, though the left and top margins are slightly narrower.
The design is clearly clear of the perforation holes on all sides, qualifying under Fine/Very Fine using the 2009 PSE margin standards.

? Soundness Evaluation:
Faults Present:
Fault Level Description
Major Fault Large tear, starting above the oval near top left, extending downward
Fault Pulled perf at top left, visible as an open notch above the tear
Fault Several perf tip creases, primarily lower right and lower edge
Minor Fault Discoloration on back, due to hinge remnants and light staining
✅ Soundness Classification: Severe Fault
This fault combination (1 Major Fault + 2 Faults + 1 Minor Fault) falls under Severe Fault, which corresponds to a –55 point deduction from the centering base grade per the PSE grading scale.

✂️ Perforations & Margins:
Pulled perf at top left, distinctly visible.
Several perf tips are creased, primarily at the lower edge.
The remaining perforations are intact and well-spaced.

? Cancellation Classification:
Black cancellation crosses from lower left to right and partially across Washington’s portrait.
Design is still discernible beneath the cancel.
? Eye Appeal Deduction: –10 points
Classified as Heavy Cancel based on its coverage of the face and design elements.

?️ Eye Appeal Evaluation:
Eye Appeal Factor Description Adjustment
Color & Impression Strong lake color, bold ink impression 0
Cancellation Heavy cancel obscures part of portrait –10
–10 pts

? Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Component Value
Centering Grade 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness Deduction –55 (Severe Fault classification)
Base Grade 22
Eye Appeal Adjustment –10 (Heavy cancel)
Final Numerical Grade 12
Adjectival Grade Fair (FR)

? Final Summary:
Attribute Evaluation
Scott Number 219D
Condition Used, Hinged, No Original Gum
Centering 77 – Fine/Very Fine
Soundness Severe Fault: large tear, pulled perf (top left), perf tip creases, back discoloration
Perforations Top left perf pulled; several tip creases elsewhere
Cancellation Heavy black cancel partially over portrait (–10 pts)
Eye Appeal Decent color, but significantly reduced by cancel and top damage
Final Grade 12 (Fair – FR)

? Final Verdict:
Despite maintaining Fine/Very Fine centering, this Scott #219D is heavily impaired by a large tear, a pulled perforation at the top left, and additional physical wear. A heavy cancel further reduces aesthetic quality. These issues justify a final grade of 12 (Fair – FR), marking it as a placeholder-quality example suitable for budget-conscious collectors or reference use.

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