U. S. Scott #562 - Used - Graded Fine (NA01-0091-03-03)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

562

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

70 (Fine)

Year of Issue

1923

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #562 (Used, Hinged – Single Stamp)
10¢ Orange Yellow – James Monroe, 1923
(Regular Issue – Flat Plate Printing, Perf 11, No Watermark)

Design Overview:
Scott #562 is a 10¢ orange yellow engraved stamp issued in 1923 as part of the Fourth Bureau Issue. The design features a detailed portrait of President James Monroe, facing slightly left, enclosed in an oval frame. The stamp is bordered by symmetrical ornamental elements, with “UNITED STATES POSTAGE” curved around the top and “10 CENTS 10” boldly placed at the bottom. Printed using flat plate techniques, the issue has a perforation gauge of 11 on all sides.

The submitted example is postally used, previously hinged, and lacks original gum. The back shows signs of paper adhesions and pencil writing, and the front carries a clear cancel with partial town lettering.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 79 (Fine/Very Fine)
The stamp demonstrates Fine/Very Fine centering with well-separated margins. The left margin is the most narrow, followed by the top. The bottom margin is the widest, and the right side offers solid spacing. All margins meet or exceed the approximate 0.4mm threshold, and the design is clearly free from perforation encroachment. Overall balance is decent, meriting a centering grade of 79 per the PSE centering scale.

Soundness Evaluation:
No creases, tears, or thins are visible. However, the following minor issues are present:
Extremely Minor Fault: Pencil writing on reverse
Extremely Minor Fault: Paper adhesion or disturbance on the back
Per the 2009 PSE Grading Guide, two extremely minor faults qualify as a Very Minor Fault.
Soundness Deduction: –7 points

Perforations and Margins:
Perforated 11 on all sides as expected, with no evidence of trimming or irregularity. The teeth are clean and uniformly punched. Margins are clear, and spacing is adequate for the assigned centering grade.

Cancellation Classification:
The cancel is a black circular date stamp with the partial inscription “PHILA...” and vertical bars crossing diagonally over Monroe’s face. Though slightly tilted, the cancellation does not overwhelm the portrait or major design elements.
Cancellation Classification: Light to Moderate
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 79 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness Deduction: –7 (Very Minor Fault)
Adjusted Base Grade: 72
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0
Final Grade: 72 (Fine – F)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 562
Condition: Used, Hinged, No Gum
Centering: 79 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness: Very Minor Fault (pencil writing and paper adhesion on reverse)
Perforations: Perf 11, full and even
Cancellation: Light to Moderate, clear of key design elements
Eye Appeal: No adjustment
Final Grade: 72 (Fine – F)

Final Verdict:
This used Scott #562 displays strong Fine/Very Fine centering and clean perforations. The reverse shows minor pencil and paper residue, classifying it under Very Minor Faults. With no severe cancellation or visual distractions, the final PSE numerical grade is 72 (Fine).

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