U. S. Scott #518 - Used - Graded VG (LA01-0022-04-03)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

518

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1917

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation - Scott #518 (Used, Never Hinged, No Gum - Single Stamp)

Design Overview
Scott #518 is a 1-dollar black Washington-Franklin issue from the 1917-1919 perf 11 series, printed on unwatermarked paper. The design features an engraved left-facing portrait of Benjamin Franklin, enclosed within a laurel wreath. The inscription "U.S. POSTAGE" appears at the top, and the denomination "1 DOLLAR" is displayed at the bottom.

This example is used, never hinged, and has no gum.

Grading Breakdown
Centering Grade: Fine/Very Fine (78)
✔ The stamp exhibits Fine/Very Fine (78) centering, meaning that the perforation holes are clear of the design, though one or two margins are narrower.
✔ The left margin is slightly tighter than the right, but there is visible white space around the design.
✔ All four margins are clear of the perforations, placing it within the Fine/Very Fine centering range.

Soundness Evaluation
✔ This stamp exhibits a Minor Fault:

Light Cancellation Bleed-Through on the back of the stamp, slightly visible but not structurally damaging.
✔ Adjusted Soundness Grade: Minor Fault (-20 points).
✔ Final Grade Before Eye Appeal Adjustment: 58 (Very Good - VG).

Perforations & Margins
✔ Standard 11-gauge perforations, fully intact.
✔ Margins are well-defined, though slightly uneven.
✔ Left margin is narrower than the others but remains clear of the perforations.

Eye Appeal Evaluation
✔ Color & Impression: The black ink remains bold, with no significant fading.
✔ Cancellation: The stamp has a somewhat moderate cancel, visible but not heavily intrusive.
✔ Overall Presentation: The stamp presents well, with a clear design and strong impression.

? Eye Appeal Bonus: No additional bonus or penalty applied.

Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Grading Component Score
Base Grade (Fine/Very Fine Centering) 78
Soundness Deduction (Minor Fault: Light Cancellation Bleed-Through) -20
Eye Appeal Bonus 0
Final Numerical Grade 58 (Very Good - VG)

Final Summary
Category Evaluation
Scott Number 518
Condition Used, Never Hinged, No Gum
Centering 78 (Fine/Very Fine - F/VF)
Soundness Minor Fault (-20: Light Cancellation Bleed-Through)
Perforations Perf 11, Fully Intact
Eye Appeal Moderate Cancel (No Bonus or Deduction)
Final Grade 58 (Very Good - VG)

? Final Verdict:
This used Scott #518 stamp, never hinged with no gum, receives a Very Good (58) final grade, reflecting a minor soundness deduction due to light cancellation bleed-through. Despite this flaw, the stamp retains strong centering and intact perforations, making it a decent example for collectors.

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