U. S. Scott #481 - Used - G/VG Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

481

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1916

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #481

Design Description:
This stamp features an image of George Washington in profile, facing left. It is printed in green ink and is part of the Washington-Franklin series. The design includes an ornate oval frame around the portrait with laurel leaves on both sides and the denomination "1 CENT" at the bottom.

Soundness:
Grade: Fault
Description: There is a tiny tear in the bottom right corner, affecting the overall soundness of the stamp.

Centering:
Grade: Fine/Very Fine
Description: The stamp is noticeably off-center with one side significantly closer to the edge than the opposite side. However, there is clear white space between the frameline and the perforations.

Perforations:
Description: As a flat plate imperforate stamp, this issue has straight edges without perforations.

Eye Appeal:
Grade: Clean
Description: The cancel is light and does not overly detract from the design.

Final Numerical Grade:
Calculation:
Based on the combination of Fine/Very Fine centering and Fault soundness, the grade falls within the Good/Very Good range.
Given the slight tear and overall appearance, the final numerical grade is calculated as follows:
Fine/Very Fine Centering + Fault Soundness = Good/Very Good (40-49)
After assessing the specifics of the condition and centering, the final numerical grade assigned is 45.

Summary:
Soundness: Fault (tiny tear)
Centering: Fine/Very Fine
Perforations: Imperforate (straight edges)
Eye Appeal: Clean
Final Numerical Grade: 45 (Good/Very Good)

This detailed analysis provides a comprehensive evaluation of the Scott #481 stamp, considering all aspects of its condition and appearance.

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