U. S. Scott #331 - Unused - Good Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

331

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Unused

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1908

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #331

Design Description
The stamp features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, surrounded by an ornate frame. The green color is vibrant, typical of this issue. The denomination "ONE CENT" is clearly displayed at the bottom.

Soundness (Grade: Major Fault)
Fault Identified: The back of the stamp has a significant stain, which is a major fault according to philatelic standards. This type of flaw considerably lowers the overall grade.
Soundness Grade: With a significant stain, the soundness is categorized under Major Fault.

Centering (Grade: 77)
The stamp is noticeably off-center with two sides being closer to the edge compared to the opposite sides.
There is clear white space between the design frameline and the perforations, ensuring the design is not impacted.
Centering Grade: Fine/Very Fine (77).

Perforations
The perforations are intact and clean, showing no missing or short perfs.
Well-defined perforation tips contribute positively to the aesthetic.

Eye Appeal (Grade: Neutral)
The overall appearance is typical for a stamp with noticeable centering issues and a significant back flaw.
No additional eye appeal bonuses or deductions are warranted, as the front remains unaffected by the stain on the back.

Final Numerical Grade
Base Centering Grade: 77
Soundness Deduction for Major Fault: -40
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0
Final Numerical Grade: 37

Final Grade Category
Based on the calculated grade of 37, the stamp falls into the Good category (30-39).
This stamp is best suited for general collectors due to its significant fault and reduced grade.

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