U. S. Scott #586 - Used - Graded Good (LA01-0028-01-06)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

586

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

VG & Below

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1925

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #586 (Used, Never Hinged, No Original Gum - Single Stamp)

Design Overview
Scott #586 is a 5-cent Theodore Roosevelt stamp from the 1923 Fourth Bureau Issue, produced with machine perforations. The engraved design features a bold portrait of Theodore Roosevelt, framed by decorative panels with the denomination "5 CENTS" in each lower corner and "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" at the top.

This example is used, has no original gum, and has never been hinged (NH).

Grading Breakdown
Centering Grade: Very Good (56)
✔ The perforations touch or very slightly cut into the frameline of the design.
✔ Margins are extremely tight, particularly along the right and top sides.
✔ The design is still mostly intact, but the visual balance is off-center.
✔ According to the 2009 PSE Guide, this warrants a Very Good centering classification.

? Assigned Centering Grade: 56 (Very Good - VG)

Soundness Evaluation
✔ This stamp has no tears, thins, or major creases visible from the front or back.
✔ Perforations are mostly intact, although slightly uneven in spacing.
✔ No notable surface abrasions, scuffs, or physical damage.
✔ Stamp is free from major structural faults.

? Soundness Evaluation: Faultless
? Soundness Deduction: 0 points
? Grade Before Eye Appeal Adjustment: 56

Perforations & Margins
✔ Perforations are complete and extend around all four edges.
✔ Margins are narrow on the right and top, with the design nearly touching or slightly clipped.
✔ Alignment is shifted slightly left and downward.

Cancellation Classification
Cancellation Characteristics
Black circular date cancel, medium ink saturation.
Centered over Roosevelt’s face, obscuring facial features and extending into the left denomination.
Some light strike visible on the back, but not heavy bleed-through.
? Classification: Very Heavy Cancel (design heavily obscured)
? Eye Appeal Deduction: –20 points

Eye Appeal Evaluation
Aspect Assessment
Color Strong, rich blue tone
Impression Sharp and well-printed
Cancellation Very Heavy (facial obscuration)
Visual Balance Noticeably off-center
Eye Appeal Adjustment –20 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Grading Component Score
Base Grade (Very Good Centering) 56
Soundness Deduction (Faultless) –0
Eye Appeal Deduction (Very Heavy Cancel) –20
Final Numerical Grade 36 (Good - G)

Final Summary
Category Evaluation
Scott Number 586
Condition Used, Never Hinged, No Gum
Centering 56 (Very Good - VG)
Soundness Faultless (No structural issues)
Perforations Full, slightly irregular spacing
Eye Appeal –20 for Very Heavy Cancel (face obscured)
Final Grade 36 (Good - G)

? Final Verdict
This used, never hinged Scott #586 receives a final grade of 36 (Good - G). While the stamp is structurally sound and has strong color, its tight margins and a very heavy face-obscuring cancel significantly reduce both its eye appeal and collectible value. It remains acceptable as a representative filler in a used Fourth Bureau Issue collection.

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