U. S. Scott #586 - Used [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)
5¢ Blue – Theodore Roosevelt, 1923
(Fourth Bureau Issue – Flat Plate Printing, Perf 11, Unwatermarked)

Design Overview:
Scott #586 is a 5¢ blue definitive issued in 1923 as part of the Fourth Bureau Issue. The design features a finely engraved portrait of Theodore Roosevelt in a bold oval frame, surrounded by decorative panels. “UNITED STATES POSTAGE” is inscribed across the top, while “5 CENTS” is displayed in the lower corners. This example is postally used, has never been hinged, and retains no original gum.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 56 (Very Good)
The perforations come very close to or just slightly cut into the frameline, particularly along the top and right sides. Margins are noticeably off-balance, with more space at the left and bottom than at the opposite sides. This placement aligns with Very Good centering under the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

Soundness Evaluation:
The stamp shows no tears, thins, or creases. The paper is sound, and the perforations, while uneven in spacing, are complete on all four sides. No major abrasions or surface scuffs are visible.
Soundness Deduction: 0 points

Perforations and Margins:
The stamp is perforated gauge 11, consistent with the issue. Perforations are intact but unevenly spaced, with tips on the top and right intruding closer to the design. The overall impression is shifted slightly left and downward.

Cancellation Evaluation:
The stamp bears a black circular cancel, struck heavily over Roosevelt’s portrait. The cancel obscures much of the face and extends into the left denomination tablet. Under PSE guidelines, this qualifies as a Very Heavy Cancel.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: –20 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 56 (Very Good)
Soundness Deduction: 0 (Faultless)
Adjusted Base Grade: 56
Eye Appeal Adjustment: –20
Final Grade: 36 (Good – G)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 586
Condition: Used, Never Hinged, No Original Gum
Centering: 56 (Very Good)
Soundness: Faultless (no structural issues)
Perforations: Perf 11, intact but uneven spacing
Cancellation: Very Heavy cancel, obscuring portrait
Eye Appeal: –20 deduction for cancellation
Final Grade: 36 (Good – G)

Final Verdict:
This used example of Scott #586 is structurally faultless with intact perforations and strong color, but its centering and very heavy cancel that obscures the portrait bring the grade down. It receives a final grade of 36 (Good) under the 2009 PSE Grading Guide, making it a serviceable but lower-tier example for a used Fourth Bureau Issue collection.

Seller Information

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Registered Since

03/18/2005

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Store

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Item Location

California, United States

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Worldwide

Returns Accepted

No

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