U. S. Scott #587 - Used [LA01-0028-02-01]

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

587

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1925

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #587 (Used, Hinged – Single Stamp)
6¢ Orange – James A. Garfield, 1925
(Series of 1922–1925 – Flat Plate Printing, Perf 10, Single-Line Watermark)

Design Overview:
Scott #587 is a 6¢ orange definitive stamp from the 1922–1925 Regular Issue series. It features a finely engraved, right-facing portrait of President James A. Garfield, enclosed in an oval frame with ornate corner scrollwork and denomination numerals in the lower corners. The stamp was printed using the flat plate method on paper with a single-line watermark and is perforated 10 on all four sides.

The submitted example is postally used, has been hinged, and does not retain original gum. Multiple very minor and extremely minor faults are present, and the cancellation affects key elements of the design.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
All margins are visibly clear of the design, though they are uneven. The top margin is the widest, the right margin is the narrowest, and the image is slightly off-center to the lower right. The stamp fits the criteria for Fine/Very Fine centering under the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

Soundness Evaluation:
The stamp exhibits a corner perforation crease and a hinge remnant—both considered Very Minor Faults. Additionally, there is foreign paper on the back and light pencil writing, each qualifying as Extremely Minor Faults. The combination of these qualifies as a Minor Fault, requiring a 20-point deduction from the base centering grade.

Soundness Classification: Minor Fault
Soundness Deduction: –20 points

Perforations and Margins:
The perforations are full and consistent with the expected gauge of 10 for this issue. There is no evidence of reperforation, trimming, or separation. One corner perforation shows a light crease, but all others are intact. Margin width varies, but all sides maintain clear separation from the design.

Cancellation Classification:
A bold black machine cancel crosses vertically through the design, obscuring Garfield’s face and the “UNITED STATES POSTAGE” inscription. While not entirely obliterating, it significantly reduces the visual appeal and is best classified as a Heavy Cancel. Per PSE standards, this warrants a –5 point eye appeal deduction.

Eye Appeal Adjustment: –5 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness Deduction: –20
Adjusted Base Grade: 57
Eye Appeal Adjustment: –5
Final Grade: 52 (Very Good–Fine)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 587
Condition: Used, Hinged, No Gum
Centering: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness: Minor Fault (corner perf crease, hinge remnant, foreign paper, pencil writing)
Perforations: Perf 10, full and intact
Cancellation: Heavy machine cancel obscuring face and inscription
Final Grade: 52 (Very Good–Fine)

Final Verdict:
This used, hinged example of Scott #587 shows reasonably strong centering and full perforations. However, the presence of multiple minor faults on the reverse and a heavy cancellation across the design reduce its overall grade. Per the 2009 PSE Grading Guide, it earns a final grade of 52 (Very Good–Fine).

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03/18/2005

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Item Location

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