U. S. Scott #560 - Used - Graded F/VF (LA01-0027-02-05)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

560

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

75 (F/VF)

Year of Issue

1923

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #560 (Used, Hinged – Single Stamp)
8¢ Olive Green – Ulysses S. Grant, 1923
(Regular Issue – Flat Plate Printing, Perf 11, No Watermark)

Design Overview:
Scott #560 is an 8¢ olive green engraved stamp issued in 1923 as part of the Fourth Bureau Issue series. It features a finely engraved portrait of President Ulysses S. Grant, facing left, encased in an oval frame with ornate corner scrolls. “UNITED STATES POSTAGE” is inscribed around the top, and “8 CENTS” appears in large numerals in the lower corners. The stamp was printed using flat plate methods and has perforation gauge 11 on all sides.

The submitted example is postally used, has been hinged, and lacks original gum. The reverse shows a hinge remnant and faint pencil writing. The front presents a light cancel and overall strong eye appeal.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
The stamp displays Fine/Very Fine centering. The margins are all clear of the design, though not evenly balanced. The top margin is the narrowest, followed by the right. The left and bottom margins are wider, particularly the bottom, which is the most generous. All four margins visibly separate the design from the perforations by at least 0.4mm, qualifying this stamp for a 77 grade in centering according to the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

Soundness Evaluation:
There are no structural faults such as tears, thins, or creases. However, the following are present:
Very Minor Fault: Hinge remnant
Extremely Minor Fault: Pencil writing on reverse
Together, these classify the stamp in the Very Minor Fault category.
Soundness Deduction: –5 points

Perforations and Margins:
The stamp is perforated 11 on all four sides. The perforations are clean, uniform, and intact with no signs of trimming or reperforation. The vertical and horizontal perfs are consistent with flat plate production norms of the period.

Cancellation Classification:
The cancel consists of a faint black inked strike, lightly applied and largely confined to Grant’s forehead and cheek area. The cancel does not interfere significantly with the visibility of the portrait or inscriptions.
Cancellation Classification: Light Cancel
Eye Appeal Adjustment: +5 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness Deduction: –5 (Very Minor Fault)
Adjusted Base Grade: 72
Eye Appeal Adjustment: +5 (Light cancel)
Final Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine – F/VF)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 560
Condition: Used, Hinged, No Gum
Centering: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness: Very Minor Fault (hinge remnant, pencil writing)
Perforations: Perf 11, full and unaltered
Cancellation: Light, faint black cancel over portrait
Eye Appeal: +5 point bonus for unobtrusive cancellation
Final Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine – F/VF)

Final Verdict:
This used Scott #560 exhibits strong eye appeal, full intact perforations, and a well-balanced frame clear of the design. The minor issues on the reverse slightly reduce the grade, but the excellent front-facing presentation and light cancel elevate its visual appeal, resulting in a final grade of 77 (Fine/Very Fine) under the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

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