U. S. Scott #324 - Unused - Graded VG/F (LA01-0015-02-02)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

324

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Unused

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1904

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation - Scott #324 (Unused, Hinged, Original Gum)

Design Overview:
Scott #324 is a 2-cent Thomas Jefferson commemorative stamp issued in 1904 as part of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Issue. The design features an engraved portrait of Thomas Jefferson, framed by classical columns, laurel wreaths, and decorative scrollwork. The deep carmine color makes this an eye-catching and historically significant issue, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase.

This particular example is unused, hinged, and has original gum. However, a hinge remnant and a short perf slightly impact its soundness grade.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 71 (Fine - F)
✔ The perforations are close to the design on one or two sides, but some white space remains visible.
✔ Margins are uneven, with one side slightly closer to the design than the others.
✔ Design remains intact with no perforations cutting into the image.

Soundness: Very Minor Fault (Hinge Remnant) & Extremely Minor Fault (Short Perf)
✔ Hinge Mark / Hinge Remnant (Very Minor Fault)
✔ One Short Perf (Extremely Minor Fault, about half normal length)

Impact on Grade:

Very Minor Fault Soundness combined with Fine (71) centering results in a Very Good/Fine (60-64) range.
A -10 point deduction applies based on grading standards for this level of fault.
Perforations & Margins:
✔ Standard gauge perforations for Scott #324.
✔ One slightly short perf reduces soundness slightly.

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
✔ Rich carmine color with strong contrast.
✔ No significant fading or discoloration.
✔ No additional eye appeal bonus or deduction applied.

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Grading Component Score
Base Grade (Fine Centering) 71
Soundness Deduction (Very Minor Fault) -10
Eye Appeal Adjustment 0
Final Numerical Grade 61 (Very Good/Fine - VG/F)

Final Summary:
Category Evaluation
Scott Number 324
Condition Unused, Hinged, Original Gum
Centering 71 (Fine - F)
Soundness Very Minor Fault (Hinge Remnant), Extremely Minor Fault (Short Perf)
Perforations Standard gauge, one shorter perf
Eye Appeal Strong carmine color, no fading
Final Grade 61 (Very Good/Fine - VG/F)

? Final Verdict:
This Scott #324 stamp has Fine (71) centering, meaning the design is well-positioned, but the perforations come close to the frameline on one or two sides. A hinge remnant and a short perf result in a soundness deduction of -10 points, bringing the final numerical grade to 61 (Very Good/Fine - VG/F).

This stamp is a collectible example, with strong color and clean perforations, though the hinge remnant and short perf slightly lower its desirability.

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Item Location

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