U. S. Scott #307 - Used - Graded G/VG (LA01-0014-03-01)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

307

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1903

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #307 (Used, Hinged – Single Stamp)
10¢ Pale Red Brown – Daniel Webster, 1903
(Second Bureau Issue – Engraved, Flat Plate Printing, Perf 12)

?️ Design Overview:
Scott #307 is a 10¢ red brown stamp from the 1902–03 Second Bureau Issue. It honors Daniel Webster, renowned American statesman and orator. The engraving features a framed portrait of Webster between fasces columns and scrollwork. The denomination “TEN CENTS” and years “1782–1852” are featured prominently below the portrait. This high-denomination stamp was primarily used on registered mail and heavier foreign letter rates.

This specimen is postally used, previously hinged, and lacks original gum.

? Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 58 (Very Good)
The stamp is off-center toward the top and right. Perforations on the top and right sides come very close to, or appear to touch, the design's frameline.
Margins measure approximately 0.1mm or slightly less in some places, qualifying as Very Good under PSE standards.

? Soundness Evaluation:
This stamp shows the following minor condition issues:
Fault Type Description Classification
Very Minor Fault Hinge remnant (visible on reverse) Very Minor Fault
Extremely Minor Fault Short perf (bottom left corner, ~half length) Extremely Minor Fault
Soundness Classification: Very Minor Fault
Combination of a Very Minor Fault and an Extremely Minor Fault places this in the Very Minor Fault category.
Soundness Deduction: –15 points

✂️ Perforations & Margins:
Perforation Gauge: Perf 12, matches issue standard.
Condition: All perforations appear original and unaltered, with one noticeably shorter perf at bottom left.
Margins: Very tight top and right, adequate bottom and left—consistent with Very Good centering.

? Cancellation Classification:
The stamp bears a light diagonal cancel from top left to lower right, missing the face and only lightly touching the outer design elements.
The cancel is clear, minimal, and non-obstructive.
Cancellation Classification: Light Cancel
Eye Appeal Bonus: +5 points

?️ Eye Appeal Evaluation:
Factor Observation Adjustment
Cancellation Light cancel, unobtrusive to portrait +5 pts
Color & Impression Pale red brown remains strong and well-inked 0 pts
Total Eye Appeal Adjustment: +5 points

? Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Component Value
Centering Grade 58 (Very Good)
Soundness Deduction –15
Adjusted Base Grade 43
Eye Appeal Adjustment +5
Final Grade 48 (Good/Very Good – G/VG)

? Final Summary:
Scott Number: 307
Condition: Used, Hinged, No Original Gum
Centering: 58 (Very Good)
Soundness: Very Minor Fault (hinge remnant, one short perf)
Perforations: Perf 12, all intact except one shorter tip
Cancellation: Light and well-placed
Eye Appeal: Enhanced by cancel clarity
Final Grade: 48 (Good/Very Good – G/VG)

? Final Verdict:
This used Scott #307 has off-center margins but benefits from a clean cancel and well-preserved engraving. With only very minor condition issues, its visual appeal remains strong. The final PSE numerical grade is 48 (Good/Very Good – G/VG).

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