U. S. Scott #295 - Used - Graded Good

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

295

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1901

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #295 (Used, Hinged – Single Stamp)
2¢ Carmine & Black – Fast Express, 1901
(Pan-American Exposition Issue – Locomotive and Express Train in Motion)

?️ Design Overview:
Scott #295 is the 2¢ value of the celebrated 1901 Pan-American Exposition set, showcasing the speed and power of rail transport. The central vignette portrays a black engraved image of a steam locomotive pulling a long passenger train, framed in vibrant carmine red. Symbolizing the marvel of overland travel at the dawn of the 20th century, this stamp captures both artistic detail and patriotic symbolism. The stamp shown here is used, hinged, and lacks original gum.

? Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 71 (Fine – F)
The design is noticeably close to the perforations on the left and bottom, though still retains some visible white space on all sides.
Top and right margins are more generous, keeping the overall balance within PSE’s Fine centering classification.

? Soundness Evaluation:
Fault Type Description Category
Minor Fault Toning spot visible on back (lower right quadrant) Minor Fault
Very Minor Fault Hinge remnant (medium gum disturbance near top) Very Minor
Very Minor Fault Natural unpunched perforation visible at lower right corner Very Minor
Per the 2009 PSE Grading Guide, two Very Minor Faults plus one Minor Fault are collectively treated as a Fault-level deduction.

✂️ Perforations & Margins:
Perforations are intact and regularly spaced.
One natural unpunched perforation exists but does not interfere with the design.
Margins are tight on the left and bottom but conform to Fine-grade criteria.

?️ Cancellation Classification:
Type: Horizontal Black Wavy Cancel
The cancel appears at the bottom, primarily crossing the denomination and frame.
It does not obscure the train or central vignette.
This qualifies as a Neat / Clean Cancel, resulting in no eye appeal deduction or bonus.

?️ Eye Appeal Evaluation:
Factor Evaluation Adjustment
Cancellation Neat / Clean – does not obstruct the design 0
Color & Freshness Bright red frame and strong black impression 0
Paper Condition Slight toning spot noted (already counted) 0
Total Adjustment 0

? Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Grading Component Value
Base Grade (Fine Centering) 71
Soundness Deduction (Fault-level deduction) –35
Eye Appeal Adjustment (Neat / Clean Cancel) 0
Final Numerical Grade 36
Final Adjectival Grade: Good (G)
According to PSE’s 2009 grading scale, a grade of 30–39 corresponds to Good (G).

? Final Summary:
Category Description
Scott Number 295
Condition Used, Hinged, No Original Gum
Centering 71 (Fine – F)
Soundness Fault (toning spot, hinge remnant, unpunched perf)
Perforations Intact, with 1 unpunched perforation
Cancellation Neat black wavy cancel (bottom, no design interference)
Eye Appeal 0-point adjustment (neutral impact)
Final Grade 36 (Good – G)

? Final Verdict:
This Scott #295 stamp shows Fine centering and vibrant color but is affected by a small toning spot, hinge remnant, and a natural unpunched perforation. The cancel is clean and well-placed, preserving the stamp’s visual integrity. These factors result in a final grade of 36 (Good) under the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

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