U. S. Scott #569 - Used - Graded Good (LA01-0027-04-03)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

569

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1923

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation - Scott #569 (Used, No Gum - Single Stamp)

Design Overview
Scott #569 is a 30-cent American Bison stamp from the 1922–1925 Fourth Bureau Issue. It features an engraved depiction of a bison in a prairie landscape, framed within a decorative border. The denomination "30 CENTS" is displayed at the bottom, while "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" is inscribed at the top.

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

Grading Breakdown
Centering Grade: Fine (70)
✔ The perforations on one or two sides come very close to the design, but some white space remains visible to the unaided eye.
✔ By measurement, the white space is at least 0.2mm wide, meeting the Fine (70) centering standard.
✔ The left margin appears slightly narrower than the right, and the top and bottom margins remain balanced.

Soundness Evaluation
✔ This Stamp Has a Fault: Natural Straight Edge on one side.
✔ The paper remains strong, with no thins, creases, or major tears.
✔ The cancellation is moderate, running diagonally across the design but not obscuring the bison’s face.

? Adjusted Soundness Grade: -35 deduction for Natural Straight Edge.
✔ Final Grade Before Eye Appeal Adjustment: 35 (Good - G).

Perforations & Margins
✔ The stamp has fully intact perforations on three sides, with a natural straight edge on one side.
✔ Margins are slightly narrow, consistent with the Fine (70) centering grade.

Cancellation Classification & Eye Appeal Evaluation
✔ Cancellation Type: A blue cancellation bar runs diagonally across the design.
✔ Impact on Design: The cancellation is moderate, affecting the top-left and center, but does not obscure the bison’s face.
✔ Color & Impression: The stamp exhibits a deep brown hue, maintaining good contrast and clarity.
✔ Overall Presentation: The cancellation slightly reduces clarity, warranting an additional -5 point adjustment for eye appeal.

? Eye Appeal Adjustment: -5 points (Moderate Cancellation Impacting Design).

Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Grading Component Score
Base Grade (Fine Centering) 70
Soundness Deduction (Natural Straight Edge - Fault) -35
Eye Appeal Deduction (Moderate Cancellation on Design) -5
Final Numerical Grade 30 (Good - G)

Final Summary
Category Evaluation
Scott Number 569
Condition Used, No Gum
Centering 70 (Fine - F)
Soundness Fault (Natural Straight Edge - Deduction Applied)
Perforations Intact on Three Sides, Natural Straight Edge on One Side
Cancellation Moderate Blue Cancellation Bar
Eye Appeal -5 for Cancellation Impact on Design
Final Grade 30 (Good - G)

? Final Verdict
This used Scott #569 stamp receives a final grade of 30 (Good - G) due to its natural straight edge, moderate cancellation impact, and slightly uneven centering. While the stamp retains structural integrity and strong color, the straight edge and cancellation reduce its visual appeal, making it a lower-tier collectible example of the Fourth Bureau Issue.

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