U. S. Scott #517 - Used - Graded Fine

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

517

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

70 (Fine)

Year of Issue

1917

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation - Scott #517 (Used, Hinged, No Gum - Single Stamp)

Design Overview
Scott #517 is a 50-cent violet Washington-Franklin issue from the 1917-1919 series, printed on unwatermarked paper with perf 11. The design features a left-facing Benjamin Franklin, framed by an ornate border with "U.S. POSTAGE" at the top and the denomination "50 CENTS" at the bottom.

This example is used, hinged, and has no gum.

Grading Breakdown
Centering Grade: Fine/Very Fine (77)
✔ The stamp exhibits Fine/Very Fine (77) centering, with margins that are slightly uneven but do not encroach upon the design.
✔ One or two sides have narrower margins, but the perforations remain clear of the design.

Soundness Evaluation
✔ This stamp exhibits a Very Minor Fault:

Hinge mark / hinge remnant is visible on the back, indicating it was previously affixed in an album.
Adjusted Soundness Grade: Very Minor Fault (-5 points)
✔ Final Grade Before Eye Appeal Adjustment: 72 (Fine - F).

Perforations & Margins
✔ Perforation Gauge: 11
✔ Margins: The stamp maintains clear margins but exhibits some minor irregularities in spacing.

Eye Appeal Evaluation
✔ Color & Impression: The violet color is strong and vibrant, with no signs of fading.
✔ Cancellation: The cancel is moderate, slightly affecting the design but not overwhelming it.
✔ Overall Presentation: The stamp presents well, and the cancellation does not detract significantly from its appeal.
✔ Eye Appeal Adjustment: No Bonus or Deduction Applied.

Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Grading Component Score
Base Grade (Fine/Very Fine Centering) 77
Soundness Deduction (Hinge Mark) -5
Eye Appeal Adjustment 0
Final Numerical Grade 72 (Fine - F)

Final Summary
Category Evaluation
Scott Number 517
Condition Used, Hinged, No Gum
Centering 77 (Fine/Very Fine - F/VF)
Soundness Very Minor Fault (-5: Hinge Mark)
Perforations Perf 11
Eye Appeal No Bonus (Moderate Cancel)
Final Grade 72 (Fine - F)

? Final Verdict:
This used, hinged Scott #517 receives a Fine (72) final grade. The hinge remnant slightly affects its condition, but the strong color and moderate cancel preserve its appeal. This is a decent collector's example with sound design and no major faults.

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