U. S. Scott #337 - Used - Graded Good (LA01-0016-02-01)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

337

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1908

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #337 (Used, Hinged – Single Stamp)
8¢ Olive Green – George Washington, 1908
(U.S. Washington-Franklin Series – Second Bureau Issue)

?️ Design Overview
Scott #337 is part of the Washington-Franklin series issued in 1908. This 8¢ olive green stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington facing left, surrounded by laurel leaves, and framed in an ornate rectangular border. The denomination appears at the bottom corners flanking the word "CENTS."

This used example has a visible cancellation mark primarily on the upper left and over Washington’s face but does not fully obscure the design. There is a natural straight edge at left, which is common on coil or sheet margin stamps from this issue.

? Grading Breakdown
Centering Grade: 70 (Fine – F)
Perforation holes are close to the design on the left side, and a natural straight edge appears on the left.
All remaining perforated margins have adequate spacing, with the right and bottom margins stronger.
Consistent with Fine centering under the 2009 PSE standards.

? Soundness Evaluation
This stamp presents the following:
Fault Type Detail
Fault Natural straight edge on left margin
Very Minor Fault Guideline prominent along left edge
Extremely Minor One fuzzy or ragged perf (lower left)
Classification: These combined faults meet the criteria for a Fault category (natural straight edge and at least one additional very minor/extremely minor fault).

✂️ Perforations & Margins
Left margin: Straight edge from sheet separation (natural, but graded as a fault post-1890).
Bottom-left perforation appears uneven or fuzzy.
All other margins are intact with normal separation.

? Cancellation Classification
Moderate black circular cancel, visible across the face and left field.
While not overly heavy, it affects the visibility of Washington’s facial features.
Classified as a Moderate Cancel, resulting in no adjustment to eye appeal.

?️ Eye Appeal Evaluation
Factor Effect
Color & Impression Strong color and clarity
Cancel Visibility Moderate – over face, affects portrait
Paper Condition Natural guideline line visible, typical for issue
? Final Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0 points
(No bonus or deduction applied)

? Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Grading Component Score
Base Grade (Fine Centering = 70) 70
Soundness Deduction (Fault) -35
Eye Appeal Adjustment (Moderate cancel) 0
Final Numerical Grade 35 (Good – G)

? Final Summary
Category Evaluation
Scott Number 337
Condition Used, Hinged, No Gum
Centering 70 (Fine)
Soundness Fault (Natural straight edge, guideline, fuzzy perf)
Perforations Natural straight edge left; fuzzy perf lower left
Cancellation Moderate cancel (no impact on score)
Eye Appeal 0 points (cancel affects key area)
Final Grade 35 (Good – G)

? Final Verdict:
This used Scott #337 stamp features Fine centering with a wide right margin and strong impression. However, the natural straight edge, visible guideline, and a fuzzy perforation reduce its soundness rating to the Fault category. A moderate cancel crosses the face but doesn’t obliterate it. As a result, the stamp earns a final grade of 35 (Good – G) under the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

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