U. S. Scott #577 - Used - Graded VG/F (LA01-0027-06-03)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

577

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1925

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #577 (Used, Hinged – Single Stamp)
2¢ Carmine – George Washington, 1923
(Washington-Franklin Series – Flat Plate Printing, Imperforate, Single-Line Watermark)

Design Overview:
Scott #577 is a 2¢ carmine imperforate stamp issued in 1923 as part of the final chapter of the Washington-Franklin series. It features a left-facing bust of George Washington framed by a laurel wreath within an oval, with “U.S. POSTAGE” across the top and “2 CENTS 2” centered below. The design was printed using the flat plate method, resulting in crisp detail and uniform impressions. Issued without perforations, this stamp was distributed in panes of 100 and required manual cutting or tearing. It is printed on single-line watermarked paper, as was standard for this late-period issue.

The submitted example is postally used, has been hinged, and no original gum remains. Minor flaws are present on the reverse, but the front shows a pleasing overall appearance.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 79 (Fine/Very Fine)
All four margins are clear of the design. The bottom margin is the most generous, followed by the left. The right margin is the narrowest, and the top margin is also somewhat tight, though still meets the minimum required for the Fine/Very Fine grade. The design remains comfortably inside all four sides without crowding the edge, and the margins—though imbalanced—meet the minimum criteria for this centering classification on an imperforate issue.

Soundness Evaluation:
The stamp displays three faults: a hinge remnant (very minor fault), light ink transfer from the design onto the back (very minor fault), and pencil writing on the reverse (extremely minor fault). According to the 2009 PSE Grading Guide, this combination qualifies as a Minor Fault, resulting in a 20-point deduction from the base grade.

Soundness Classification: Minor Fault
Soundness Deduction: –20 points

Perforations and Margins:
As expected for Scott #577, this is an imperforate issue. The margins have been cut cleanly and there is no evidence of trimming into the design. All margins remain intact with no signs of alteration or handling damage.

Cancellation Classification:
The cancellation is light and positioned along the left edge of the stamp. It avoids the portrait and does not obscure any essential design elements. Based on PSE standards, this qualifies as a “Light Cancel” and adds to the stamp’s overall eye appeal.

Eye Appeal Adjustment: +10 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 79 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness Deduction: –20 (Minor Fault)
Adjusted Base Grade: 59
Eye Appeal Adjustment: +10
Final Grade: 69 (Very Good–Fine)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 577
Condition: Used, Hinged, No Gum
Centering: 79 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness: Minor Fault (hinge remnant, ink transfer, pencil writing)
Margins: Full and clear, with moderate imbalance
Cancellation: Light and unobtrusive
Final Grade: 69 (Very Good–Fine)

Final Verdict:
This used, hinged example of Scott #577 presents with well-executed margins and pleasing visual balance for an imperforate issue. Although its back shows minor flaws, the unobtrusive light cancel improves its eye appeal. The stamp earns a final numerical grade of 69, placing it in the Very Good–Fine range under the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

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