U. S. Scott #338 - Used - Graded Good (LA01-0016-02-02)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

338

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

VG & Below

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1909

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #338 (Used, Hinged – Single Stamp)
10¢ Yellow – George Washington, 1908
(Washington-Franklin Series – Perf 12, Double Line Watermark)

? Design Overview:
Issued in 1908 as part of the Washington-Franklin series, Scott #338 features a portrait of George Washington framed by a laurel wreath with denomination and inscription in shaded block lettering. The yellow color gives this issue a striking presence, though print clarity and ink density often vary due to production practices.

This example bears a large, heavy “MAN” cancel that obscures much of the portrait, significantly impacting its visual presentation. There is a small hinge remnant and faint pencil writing on the back.

? Grading Breakdown:
Grading Component Score
Centering Grade 54 – Very Good (VG)
Soundness Deduction -10 (Very Minor Faults)
Eye Appeal Adjustment -10 (Very Heavy Cancel)
Final Numerical Grade 34 – Good (G)

? Soundness Evaluation:
Very Minor Faults:
Hinge remnant (small, top center).
Pencil writing (“338”) on back in lower right.
These qualify under Very Minor Faults per the 2009 PSE guide.
➤ Deduction: -10 points

✂️ Perforations & Margins:
Perforations clearly touch or are very near the frame at top and bottom.
Slight margin present at left and right, but tight at top.
No missing or irregular perforations.

?️ Cancellation Classification:
The black cancel obliterates most of Washington's face and extends across the entire design.
Type: Very Heavy Cancel
➤ Eye Appeal Deduction: -10 points

?️ Eye Appeal Evaluation:
Factor Impact
Design Visibility Poor (heavily obscured)
Color & Impression Strong and clean print
Cancel Quality Very Heavy
Final Adjustment: -10 (due to cancel dominance).

? Final Summary:
Category Evaluation
Scott Number 338
Condition Used, Hinged, No Gum
Centering 54 – Very Good (VG)
Soundness Very Minor Fault (Hinge remnant, Pencil writing)
Perforations Full, though design nearly touched
Cancellation Very Heavy cancel (-10 pts)
Eye Appeal Significantly diminished
Final Grade 34 – Good (G)

? Final Verdict:
This example of Scott #338 has Very Good centering but suffers from a very heavy cancel that obscures key design features. The presence of a hinge remnant and pencil marking on the back qualifies as a Very Minor Fault, resulting in a combined base grade in the Good/Very Good range. After an eye appeal deduction, the final numerical grade is 34 (Good – G).

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