U. S. Scott #569 - Used - Graded G/VG (SL01-0001-01-04)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

569

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1923

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #569 (Used, Hinged – Single Stamp)
30¢ Olive Brown – American Bison, 1923
(Regular Issue – Flat Plate Printing, Perf 11, No Watermark)

Design Overview:
Scott #569 is a 30¢ olive brown engraved stamp issued in 1923 as part of the Fourth Bureau Issue. The stamp features a profile of an American Bison standing on the prairie, framed in an ornate arch design with scroll corners. “UNITED STATES POSTAGE” curves across the top, while “30 CENTS 30” is printed at the lower corners. The stamp was printed using flat plate techniques and perforated 11 on all sides.

This example is postally used, previously hinged, and lacks original gum. It shows multiple small faults on the back, including a natural straight edge and minor creases. The stamp also exhibits circular cancellation marks across the design.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 76 (Fine/Very Fine)
The stamp design is visibly clear of the perforations on all four sides. The right margin is the most narrow, followed by the top. The bottom margin is wider, and the left margin is the most generous. Although not precisely balanced, the stamp meets the criteria for Fine/Very Fine centering as defined by the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

Soundness Evaluation:
The following faults are present:
Fault: Natural straight edge
Very Minor Fault: Corner perforation crease
Very Minor Fault: Light ink transfer on reverse
Extremely Minor Fault: Pencil writing on reverse
This combination qualifies for the Fault classification per PSE guidelines.
Soundness Deduction: –30 points

Perforations and Margins:
The stamp is perforated 11 on three sides, with one natural straight edge at left. All perforations are clean and intact, with no sign of trimming or reperforation. The straight edge is original to the sheet position and factored into the soundness deduction.

Cancellation Classification:
The black circular date stamp is moderately applied and evenly distributed across the central design. It is not overly heavy, nor does it obscure major features of the bison vignette.
Cancellation Classification: Moderate Cancel
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 76 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness Deduction: –30 (Fault)
Adjusted Base Grade: 46
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0
Final Grade: 46 (Good/Very Good – G/VG)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 569
Condition: Used, Hinged, No Gum
Centering: 76 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness: Fault (natural straight edge, perf crease, ink transfer, pencil writing)
Perforations: Perf 11, with natural straight edge at left
Cancellation: Moderate black CDS, does not obscure central design
Eye Appeal: No deduction or bonus applied
Final Grade: 46 (Good/Very Good – G/VG)

Final Verdict:
This used example of Scott #569 exhibits solid centering and good presentation, but is significantly affected by a natural straight edge and several very minor faults. These result in a soundness deduction that brings the final grade to 46 (Good/Very Good) per the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

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