U. S. Scott #571 - Used - Graded Fair (SL01-0001-09-03)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

571

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1923

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #571 (Used, Hinged – Single Stamp)
$1.00 Violet Brown – Lincoln Memorial, 1922
(Fourth Bureau Issue – Flat Plate Printing, Perf 11, Unwatermarked)

Design Overview:
Scott #571 is a $1 violet brown definitive issued in 1922 as part of the Fourth Bureau Issue. The design depicts the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., framed by ornate scrollwork. The inscription “UNITED STATES POSTAGE” appears across the arching top, while “1 DOLLAR 1” is displayed at the bottom corners and center. This example is postally used, previously hinged, and has no original gum. Although structurally intact, the stamp exhibits multiple physical faults and a strong cancel that significantly reduce its collectible grade.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 70 (Fine)
The margins are narrow at the top and right, with the top being the most constricted. The left side is slightly broader, and the bottom is the most generous. All margins retain visible white space, qualifying for a Fine centering grade under the 2009 PSE standards.

Soundness Evaluation:
This example has the following faults:
Minor Fault: Several perforation tip creases
Minor Fault: Partial gum disturbance
Very Minor Fault: Three short or shorter perforation tips
Very Minor Fault: Hinge remnant
Extremely Minor Fault: Pencil writing on back

The combination of two minor faults and multiple very minor/extremely minor faults qualifies as a Fault classification under the PSE grading system.
Soundness Deduction: –40 points

Perforations and Margins:
The stamp is perforated gauge 11 on all sides. Several tips are short or visibly creased, particularly along the lower left edge. No evidence of trimming or reperforation is present. Margins are tight at the top and right, contributing to the Fine centering grade.

Cancellation Evaluation:
The black cancel is very heavily applied, spanning the full vertical height of the stamp. It obscures much of the Lincoln Memorial vignette, particularly through the central and lower portions. Under PSE guidelines, this qualifies as a Very Heavy Cancel.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: –15 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 70 (Fine)
Soundness Deduction: –40 (Fault)
Adjusted Base Grade: 30
Eye Appeal Adjustment: –15
Final Grade: 15 (Fair – FR)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 571
Condition: Used, Hinged, No Original Gum
Centering: 70 (Fine)
Soundness: Fault (perforation tip creases, partial gum, hinge remnant, short perfs, pencil writing)
Perforations: Perf 11, with multiple creased and short tips
Cancellation: Very Heavy, obscuring central vignette
Eye Appeal: –15 deduction for cancellation impact
Final Grade: 15 (Fair – FR)

Final Verdict:
This used example of Scott #571 achieves Fine centering but is heavily penalized due to multiple physical faults and a very heavy cancel that obscures the design. The result is a final grade of 15 (Fair) under the 2009 PSE Grading Guide, making this a lower-tier collectible representation of the $1 Lincoln Memorial issue.

Seller Information

Seller

jamisonenterprises (854)

Registered Since

03/18/2005

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Store

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Item Location

California, United States

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Worldwide

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