U. S. Scott #283 - Used - Graded VG/F (LA01-0012-05-02)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

283

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1898

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #283 (Used – Single Stamp)
10¢ Brown – Daniel Webster, 1898
(U.S. Bureau Issue – 1894 Series, Unwatermarked, Perf 12)

Design Overview:
Scott #283 features an engraved portrait of Daniel Webster, a prominent American statesman and senator, printed in brown. The portrait is framed by an ornate border with the denomination “10 CENTS” inscribed at the bottom. Issued as part of the 1894 Bureau series, this stamp marked the beginning of government-produced postage stamps in the United States.

The example submitted is used and has no original gum.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 70 (Fine)
The margins are narrow, particularly at the left and bottom, approaching the frameline but leaving a visible margin of white space. The top margin is slightly fuller, though the overall balance is off. These characteristics meet the criteria for the Fine centering classification according to the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

Soundness Evaluation:
The stamp is faultless with no creases, thins, tears, stains, smudges, or discoloration. The back is clean and free of markings. As a used stamp, the absence of gum is not considered a fault.
Soundness Classification: Faultless
Soundness Deduction: 0 points

Perforations and Margins:
The stamp is perforated 12 on all sides. The perforations are intact and evenly punched with no ragged, short, or pulled tips. Corners are complete and not clipped.

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
The stamp bears a diagonal black line cancellation that crosses the face from the top-left to the lower-right. Although dark and thick in stroke, it does not obscure the facial features or dominate the design. This qualifies as a Moderate Cancel.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: –5 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 70 (Fine)
Soundness Deduction: 0 (Faultless)
Adjusted Base Grade: 70
Eye Appeal Adjustment: –5 (Moderate Cancel)
Final Grade: 65 (Very Good/Fine – VG/F)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 283
Condition: Used, No Original Gum
Centering: 70 (Fine)
Soundness: Faultless
Perforations: Fully intact and evenly punched
Cancellation: Moderate black diagonal cancel crossing the portrait (–5 points)
Eye Appeal: –5 points for cancellation impact
Final Grade: 65 (Very Good/Fine – VG/F)

Final Verdict:
This used example of Scott #283 is faultless in condition and centered to Fine standards. It displays sharp design details and clean perforations. The moderate diagonal black cancel slightly detracts from its visual presentation, resulting in a final numerical grade of 65 (Very Good/Fine) according to the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

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