U. S. Scott #226 - Used - Graded VG

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

226

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 #226 (Used, Hinged, No Gum – Single Stamp)
10¢ Green – Daniel Webster, 1890
(U.S. Regular Issue – First Bureau Issue, Portrait of Daniel Webster)

?️ Design Overview:
Scott #226 presents a finely detailed portrait of Daniel Webster in a rich green hue. Part of the 1890 First Bureau Issue, this high-denomination stamp was used for heavier domestic and international rates. The classic layout features a deeply recessed frame with elegant scrollwork and large denomination numerals.

The present example is postally used with a faint cancellation and shows solid centering, though it suffers from several physical faults on the back and along the perforation edges.

? Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 76 (Fine/Very Fine – F/VF)
Margins are full and clear of the design, with the left and bottom borders slightly narrower.
The design is well framed overall, meeting the Fine/Very Fine threshold under PSE centering guidelines.

? Soundness Evaluation:
Fault Type Description Classification
Fault Light crease (visible on back) Fault (–20 pts)
Very Minor Fault Hinge remnant (top center) Very Minor Fault (–5 pts)
Very Minor Fault One shorter perf (less than half normal length) Very Minor Fault (–5 pts)
These faults in combination qualify as a Fault level under PSE definitions, as they comprise both a minor fault and multiple very minor faults.
Total Deduction: –30 points

✂️ Perforations & Margins:
One shorter perf is visible on the right.
The perforations are otherwise complete but irregular at the top edge.
Margins are slightly narrow but adequate to maintain F/VF centering.

? Cancellation Classification:
Cancel Type Impact Adjustment
Light Faint, unobtrusive over face +5 pts
The cancellation is faint and well-placed, contributing positively to the stamp's overall visual presentation.

?️ Eye Appeal Adjustment:
Factor Effect Points
Cancellation Light, well-positioned +5
Overall Presentation Typical except minor faults 0
Net Eye Appeal +5 pts

? Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Grading Component Score
Centering (F/VF) 76
Soundness Deduction (Fault) –30
Eye Appeal Adjustment +5
Final Numerical Grade 51

? Final Summary:
Category Evaluation
Scott Number #226
Condition Used, Hinged, No Gum
Centering 76 (Fine/Very Fine – F/VF)
Soundness Fault (light crease + 2 very minor faults)
Perforations One short perf; rest typical for issue
Cancellation Light, faintly visible; enhances appeal
Eye Appeal +5 bonus
Final Grade 51 (Very Good – VG)

? Final Verdict:
This used Scott #226 has Fine/Very Fine centering and a highly favorable light cancellation. However, its condition is compromised by a visible crease, hinge remnant, and a shorter perf, all of which reduce the soundness grade. The resulting deductions balance against a modest eye appeal bonus, bringing the final grade to 51 (Very Good – VG) per the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

Seller Information

Seller

jamisonenterprises (902)

Registered Since

03/18/2005

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Store

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Item Location

California, United States

Ships To

Worldwide

Returns Accepted

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