U. S. Scott #236 - Used - FR Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

236

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1893

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #236

Design
This is an 8-cent "Columbus Restored to Favor" stamp from the 1893 Columbian Exposition series. The scene depicts Christopher Columbus being received back into favor by the Spanish court. The stamp is printed in a deep red-brown color with intricate engravings, making it visually striking.

Soundness
Grade: Major Fault
Fault: Two light creases are visible. The creases appear to have slightly weakened the paper structure, visible under examination.
Impact: Classified as a Major Fault under soundness grading guidelines.

Centering
Grade: 71
Analysis: The stamp is quite off center, particularly on the left side where the margin is noticeably smaller compared to the right. However, the design does not touch the perforations, and white space remains visible.

Perforations
The perforations are largely intact but slightly uneven along the top, showing signs of minor mishandling.

Eye Appeal
Grade: Heavy (-10 points)
Reason: The cancel is heavy and obscures a portion of the central design, particularly the area around Columbus. This results in a slightly "tired" appearance. The overall impression of the stamp is diminished due to this factor.

Final Numerical Grade
Base Grade: 71 (Fine Centering)
Soundness Adjustment: Major Fault (Deduction to 20-29 Range)
Eye Appeal Adjustment: -10 points (further diminishes the grade within the Fair/Good range)
Final Grade: Fair (11)

Summary
Centering: 71 (Fine)
Soundness: Major Fault (Two light creases)
Perforations: Slight unevenness on top
Eye Appeal: Heavy cancel (-10 points)
Final Grade: Fair (11)

This stamp remains collectible as part of the Columbian series but is significantly reduced in value due to the creases and heavy cancellation.

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