U. S. Scott #370 - Unused - Fine Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

370

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Unused

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

70 (Fine)

Year of Issue

1909

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #370

Design Description:
Scott #370 is a 2-cent red stamp commemorating the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909. The design features a portrait of William H. Seward, who played a significant role in the acquisition of Alaska for the United States. The design is surrounded by intricate ornamental borders with "ALASKA-YUKON-PACIFIC 1909" inscribed within a cartouche.

Soundness:
Issue Identified: Hinge remnant on the back.
Soundness Grade: Very Minor Fault.
Rationale: The hinge remnant is considered a very minor issue, common among hinged stamps, and does not significantly impact the structural integrity of the stamp.

Centering:
Grade: 78 (Fine/Very Fine).
Rationale: The stamp is noticeably off-center, with one or two margins significantly closer to the perforations than the others. However, there is sufficient white space, and the framelines are not touched by the perforations.

Perforations:
The perforations are intact and consistent throughout, with no evidence of short or missing perfs.

Eye Appeal:
Grade: Neat/Clean (No Adjustment).
Rationale: The overall aesthetic of the stamp is unaffected by the hinge remnant on the back. The color is vibrant, and the design is sharp, contributing to a clean appearance.

Final Numerical Grade:
Base Grade (Centering): 78 (Fine/Very Fine).
Soundness Adjustment: -5 points for the hinge remnant.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: No adjustment (clean appearance).
Final Grade: 73 (Fine).

Summary:
Design: Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909).
Condition: Original gum, hinged, with a hinge remnant on the back.
Centering Grade: 78 (Fine/Very Fine).
Soundness Grade: Minor Fault (hinge remnant).
Perforations: Intact and consistent.
Eye Appeal: No deductions; clean appearance.
Final Numerical Grade: 73 (Fine).

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