U. S. Scott #425 - Used - Graded VF

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

425

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

80 (VF)

Year of Issue

1914

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #425 (Used, Hinged – Single Stamp)
2¢ Carmine – George Washington, 1914
(U.S. Regular Issue – Washington-Franklin Series, Perf 10)

?️ Design Overview:
Scott #425 is a definitive issue from the Washington-Franklin series printed in 1914, featuring a profile of George Washington surrounded by a laurel wreath and ribbon design. This flat plate printed stamp is perforated 10 and was issued on unwatermarked paper with original gum.

This example is a used stamp, but shows no visible cancellation, a highly desirable characteristic. The stamp retains good color and presents a very clean visual appearance. The back shows partial original gum and evidence of hinging. A very minor perf tip crease is also visible under magnification.

? Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 79 (Fine/Very Fine – F/VF)
All four margins are clear of the design.
Slightly narrow margins on the top and left sides.
Consistent with PSE’s Fine/Very Fine centering definition.

Soundness: Very Minor Fault (-7 deduction)
A single perf tip crease (lower left) qualifies as a Very Minor Fault.
No tears, thins, or toning present.
The stamp retains strong integrity otherwise.

✂️ Perforations & Margins:
Perforation Gauge: Perf 10 on all four sides.
Perforations are intact with consistent spacing.
Slight irregularity at the tip of the lower left, aligned with the identified fault.
Framelines are not touched by any perforations.

✉️ Cancellation Classification:
This used stamp shows no visible cancel on the front or back.
According to PSE Eye Appeal guidelines, the absence of a cancellation qualifies for a +10 point bonus, enhancing visual appeal and collector desirability.

?️ Eye Appeal Adjustment:
Factor Description Adjustment
Color & Impression Strong, fresh carmine color +2
Visible Fault Minor impact from a perf tip crease -4
Cancellation No visible cancel (treated as Light/None) +10
? Final Eye Appeal Adjustment: +8 points

? Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Grading Component Score
Base Grade (F/VF Centering + Very Minor Fault) 72
Eye Appeal Adjustment (no cancel +10, -2 net) +8
Final Numerical Grade 80 (Very Fine – VF)

? Final Summary:
Category Evaluation
Scott Number 425
Condition Used, Hinged, Partial Original Gum
Centering 79 (Fine/Very Fine – F/VF)
Soundness Very Minor Fault (Perf tip crease)
Perforations Perf 10 (fully intact, minor tip crease)
Cancellation No visible cancel (qualifies for +10 bonus)
Eye Appeal +8 (Strong color, minor crease, no cancel)
Final Grade 80 (Very Fine – VF)

? Final Verdict:
This Scott #425 stamp is a well-centered example with very fresh color and no visible cancellation — a rare and desirable feature for a used stamp. With a Very Minor Fault (perf tip crease) and partial original gum, it earns a base grade of 72, which is elevated to a final grade of 80 (Very Fine – VF) after eye appeal adjustment. This makes it a strong candidate for collectors looking for high-quality Washington-Franklin material with premium visual presentation.

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