U. S. Scott #329 - Used - Graded FR/G

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

329

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1907

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #329

Design Description
Scott #329 is a 2-cent stamp issued in 1907 as part of the Jamestown Exposition commemorative series. The stamp commemorates the Founding of Jamestown with a central vignette depicting settlers and Native Americans. The intricate red design features ornate details and historical imagery, symbolizing this pivotal moment in American history.

Analysis Using PSE Guidelines
1. Centering
Grade: 72 (Fine)
The stamp is noticeably off-center on one or two sides. The edge of the design approaches the perforations but does not touch them. Narrow white space is visible between the design and perforations.

2. Soundness
Fault: The stamp has a light crease, classified as a Fault in the PSE guidelines.
Fine Centering + Fault Soundness: Per the PSE grading table, this combination results in a grade of Good (30-39).
The stamp has no additional soundness issues such as tears, missing perforations, or significant damage.
The back shows evidence of having been hinged and has no gum, which is typical for a used stamp and does not affect its soundness.

3. Perforations
The perforations are intact and evenly spaced, with no evidence of short or pulled perforations.

4. Eye Appeal
Cancellation: The stamp features a Heavy Cancel, which crosses the design and significantly obscures the central vignette. According to PSE guidelines, this warrants a deduction of up to -10 points.

5. Final Grade Calculation
Base Grade (Centering + Soundness):

Centering: 72 (Fine).
Soundness: Fault (Light Crease) results in a combined grade of Good (30-39).
Final Base Grade = 39.

Adjustment for Eye Appeal:
Heavy Cancel Deduction: -10 points.
Final Grade = 39 - 10 = 29.

Final Numerical Grade
Grade: 29 (Fair-Good)

Summary
Scott #329, the 2-cent Founding of Jamestown commemorative stamp, has a centering grade of 72 (Fine). However, the presence of a light crease reduces the soundness grade to Fault, resulting in a base grade of 39 (Good). The Heavy Cancel further detracts from the overall aesthetic, reducing the grade by 10 points. The final numerical grade for this stamp is 29 (Fair-Good), reflecting centering and soundness flaws combined with eye appeal issues.

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