U. S. Scott #498 - Unused - Graded VG/F

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

498

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Unused

Centering

VF/XF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1917

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation - Scott #498 (Unused, Hinged, Original Gum)

Design Overview:
Scott #498 is a 1-cent Washington stamp from the 1917-1919 series, featuring a left-facing portrait of George Washington in profile. The stamp is printed in a deep green shade, framed within an ornate border. This issue belongs to the perf 11 series and is part of the broader Washington-Franklin series.

Grading Breakdown:
1. Centering Grade: 89 (Very Fine/Extremely Fine)
The stamp is slightly off-center in one or two directions but remains better centered than most examples.
The margins are full and well-balanced, with an even spacing around the design.
Based on PSE grading standards, this places it in the Very Fine/Extremely Fine (VF-XF) category.

2. Soundness: Fault (Light Crease)
The back of the stamp exhibits a light crease, which is a structural fault.
While not severe, it lowers the soundness rating.
Soundness Rating: Fault (Light Crease)

3. Perforations:
The perforations are intact and well-defined, with no signs of trimming or reperforation.
No clipped or short perfs are visible.

4. Eye Appeal Adjustment:
Color & Impression: The deep green color remains vibrant and well-preserved.
Perforation Impact: No major issues affecting the visual presentation.
Fault Impact: The light crease does not heavily impact the overall look.
Given the strong color and sharp impression, a +3 point eye appeal bonus is warranted.

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Very Fine/Extremely Fine Centering (89)
Fault Soundness (Light Crease)
Eye Appeal Bonus: +3 (Vibrant Color & Sharp Impression)
Final Grade: 61 (Very Good/Fine)

Summary:
Attribute Details
Scott Number 498
Condition Unused, Hinged, Original Gum
Centering 89 (Very Fine/Extremely Fine)
Soundness Fault (Light Crease)
Eye Appeal +3 Bonus for Vibrant Color & Strong Impression
Final Numerical Grade 61 (Very Good/Fine)

? Overall Verdict: The stamp retains strong color, full perforations, and an attractive appearance, but the light crease impacts its structural integrity. The eye appeal bonus helps balance the deduction, making this an appealing collector’s piece in the Very Good/Fine range.

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