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U. S. Scott #504 - Used - Graded G/VG (SL01-0001-02-02)
$0.04
Stamp Evaluation – Scott #504 (Used, Hinged – Single Stamp) 5¢ Blue – George Washington, 1917 (Washington-Franklin Series – Offset Printing, Perf 11, Single-Line Watermark) Design Overview: Scott #504 belongs to t ... Read More
Item Specifics
- Country
- United States
- Catalog Number
- 504
- Stamp Type
- General Issue
- Condition
- Used
- Stamp Format
- Single
- Certificate Grade
- 65 & Below
- Year of Issue
- 1917
Item Description
Stamp Evaluation – Scott #504 (Used, Hinged – Single Stamp)5¢ Blue – George Washington, 1917
(Washington-Franklin Series – Offset Printing, Perf 11, Single-Line Watermark)
Design Overview:
Scott #504 belongs to the 1917 offset-printed series featuring George Washington in profile, flanked by laurel leaves and framed with rectangular borders. The denomination “5 CENTS” is boldly displayed at the bottom, balanced by the value numerals. Offset printing techniques were used as an alternative to intaglio during World War I to meet high postal demand. This particular specimen is postally used and has no original gum, with evidence of prior hinging.
Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 70 (Fine)
This stamp displays Fine centering. The margins are quite tight, especially along the bottom and left edges, where the perforations come close to the frameline. However, all sides retain visible white space between the perforations and the design, satisfying the Fine category under the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.
Soundness Evaluation:
The stamp is free of major faults such as creases, thins, or tears, but the following minor flaws are present:
One shorter to short perforation (less than half normal length)
Two additional shorter perfs (approximately half length)
Light ink transfer on the back (mild but visible)
This combination—two very minor faults and two extremely minor faults—qualifies as a Minor Fault according to the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.
Soundness Classification: Minor Fault
Soundness Deduction: –30 points
Perforations and Margins:
The stamp is perforated 11 as expected for Scott #504. Perfs are mostly intact but include several noticeably shortened or irregular perfs. Margins show adequate clearance around the design with no perf cuts into the image.
Cancellation Classification:
The stamp shows a partial circular cancel across Washington’s face and lower left quadrant. The cancel is moderate in strength and clearly visible, but it does not obscure the central details of the portrait.
Cancellation Classification: Moderate Cancel
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0 points
Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 70 (Fine)
Soundness Deduction: –30 (Minor Fault)
Adjusted Base Grade: 40 (Good/Very Good)
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0
Final Grade: 40 (Good/Very Good)
Final Summary:
Scott Number: 504
Condition: Used, Hinged, No Gum
Centering: 70 (Fine)
Soundness: Minor Fault (shorter perfs, light ink transfer)
Perforations: Perf 11; includes three short to shorter perforations
Cancellation: Moderate circular cancel, facial but not overpowering
Eye Appeal: No adjustment
Final Grade: 40 (Good/Very Good)
Final Verdict:
This used example of Scott #504 displays Fine centering and is affected by a few very minor and extremely minor soundness issues, including multiple shortened perforations and light ink transfer on the back. With a moderate facial cancel and no additional aesthetic enhancement or penalty, the stamp receives a final grade of 40 (Good/Very Good) per the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.
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- jamisonenterprises (842)
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- 03/18/2005
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Bids History
Bidder | Amount | Date |
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zulumickey747 (30) | $0.04 | 07/14/2025 14:50:13 |
Sales History
User | Price | Quantity | Date |
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zulumickey747 (30) | $0.04 | 1 | 07/14/2025 14:52:02 |
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- California, United States
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