U. S. Scott #428 - Used - Graded FR/G

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

428

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

VG & Below

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1914

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation - Scott #428 (Used, Hinged, No Gum)

Design Overview
Scott #428 is a 5-cent deep blue Washington-Franklin issue, part of the 1914-1916 Perf 10 series. This stamp was printed on unwatermarked paper and features an engraved left-facing profile of George Washington, surrounded by a laurel wreath. “U.S. POSTAGE” is displayed at the top, and “5 CENTS” is inscribed at the bottom.

This example is used, hinged, and has no gum, which is standard for postally used stamps.

Grading Breakdown
Centering Grade: 53 (Very Good - VG)
✔ The stamp exhibits Very Good centering, with perforations touching or slightly cutting into the frameline on one or more sides.
✔ The left margin is noticeably narrower than the right, but the design remains mostly intact.
✔ The perforations are uneven, and one side is slightly shifted, reducing overall centering quality.

Soundness Evaluation
✔ The stamp exhibits the following faults:
➜ Major Fault: Several faulty, clipped, pulled, or short perforations.
➜ Fault: Two light creases, visible under magnification.
➜ Very Minor Fault: Hinge mark / hinge remnant.

✔ Due to these faults, the soundness category is significantly reduced.

Perforations & Margins
✔ Perforations are rough and uneven, particularly along the right side, where clipped and pulled perfs are evident.
✔ The margins are inconsistent, with one side much narrower than the other.

Cancellation Classification
✔ The stamp bears a moderate machine cancel, affecting Washington’s profile but not heavily obscuring the design.
✔ The cancellation does not warrant a penalty for eye appeal.

Eye Appeal Adjustment
✔ Color & Impression: The stamp retains strong color and sharp impression, with no significant toning or fading.
✔ Cancellation Placement: The cancel is moderate and well-placed, leaving most of Washington’s profile visible.
✔ Final Eye Appeal Adjustment: +3 bonus points for strong color and a well-placed cancel.

Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Grading Component Score
Base Grade (Very Good Centering) 53
Soundness Deduction (Major Fault - Clipped Perfs & Creases) -35
Eye Appeal Bonus (Strong Color & Well-Placed Cancel) +3
Final Numerical Grade 21 (Fair/Good - F/G)

Final Summary
Category Evaluation
Scott Number 428
Condition Used, Hinged, No Gum
Centering 53 (Very Good - VG)
Soundness Major Fault (Clipped/Pulled Perfs, Creases, Hinge Mark)
Perforations Faulty, Clipped, Pulled Perfs on Right Side
Cancellation Moderate Machine Cancel (No Eye Appeal Penalty)
Eye Appeal +3 Bonus for Strong Color & Well-Placed Cancel
Final Grade 21 (Fair/Good - F/G)

? Final Verdict:
This used Scott #428 has Very Good (53) centering, but several faults—including clipped perforations and light creases—lead to a -35 deduction, bringing the base score down to 18 (Fair - F). However, due to strong color and a well-placed cancel, a +3 eye appeal bonus is applied, resulting in a final numerical grade of 21 (Fair/Good - F/G).

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