U. S. Scott #562 - Used - Graded G/VG

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

562

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1923

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #562 (Used, Never Hinged – Single Stamp)
10¢ Orange Yellow – James Monroe, 1923
(Fourth Bureau Issue – Flat Plate Printing, Perf 11)

Design Overview:
Scott #562 is a 10¢ orange yellow stamp from the 1923 Fourth Bureau Issue. It features a detailed profile portrait of President James Monroe in a central oval, flanked by symmetrical scrollwork, with “U.S. POSTAGE” above and “10 CENTS” at the bottom corners. This issue was flat plate printed and perforated 11, serving higher postage rates such as special delivery or international letters.

This example is postally used, has never been hinged, and has no gum remaining. It presents well with strong color and full design, but minor faults and cancellation quality lower the final grade.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
The stamp’s margins are full on all four sides.
Top and right margins are narrower than left and bottom, but clearly separate from the design.
The overall layout meets the Fine/Very Fine criteria as outlined in the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

Soundness Evaluation:
The stamp is free of major faults such as tears or thins, and perforations are complete, though not perfect. However, the following issues are present:
One shorter to short perf, less than half normal length (Very Minor Fault)
Two perf tip creases (Very Minor Faults)
As per the 2009 PSE grading matrix, two or more very minor faults combine to form a Minor Fault classification.
Soundness Classification: Minor Fault
Soundness Deduction: –20 points

Perforations and Margins:
Perforated 11 on all sides, consistent with the Fourth Bureau Issue.
One shorter perforation is visible near the top right.
No evidence of trimming or reperforation.
Margins are full but imbalanced, confirming the Fine/Very Fine centering.

Cancellation Classification:
The cancel is a heavy black circular date stamp that obscures Monroe’s portrait and most of the central design, including portions of the oval and text. Based on PSE cancellation criteria, this is categorized as a Heavy Cancel.
Cancellation Classification: Heavy Cancel
Eye Appeal Adjustment: –10 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Component Value
Centering Grade 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness Deduction –20 (Minor Fault)
Adjusted Base Grade 57 (Very Good)
Eye Appeal Adjustment –10 (Heavy Cancel)
Final Grade 47 (Good/Very Good – G/VG)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 562
Condition: Used, Never Hinged, No Gum
Centering: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness: Minor Fault (1 short perf, 2 perf tip creases)
Perforations: Perf 11, intact with one shorter perforation
Cancellation: Heavy, obscuring portrait and upper inscription
Eye Appeal: –10 point deduction for heavy cancel
Final Grade: 47 (Good/Very Good – G/VG)

Final Verdict:
This used example of Scott #562 with no gum and never hinged condition shows strong color and complete design. Its Fine/Very Fine centering is offset by multiple very minor faults and a heavy cancellation that reduces overall eye appeal. The final assigned grade is 47 (Good/Very Good) under the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

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