U. S. Scott #590 - Used - Graded FR/G

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

590

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1926

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #590 (Used, Never Hinged, No Gum – Single Stamp)

Design Overview
Scott #590 is the 9¢ Thomas Jefferson stamp from the 1923 Fourth Bureau Issue. The stamp was printed by flat plate and features an engraved profile portrait of Thomas Jefferson in rose red, enclosed in an oval frame. "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" appears at the top, while "9 CENTS" is displayed at the bottom. The denomination is repeated in numeral form in each bottom corner.

This example is used, has no gum, and has never been hinged. It bears a black San Francisco, Calif. precancel.

Grading Breakdown
Centering Grade: Fine (70)
✔ The stamp has even spacing with the design clear of the perforations on all sides, though the top margin is slightly narrower than the others.
✔ All frame lines remain intact and not touched by the perforations.

? Assigned Centering Grade: 70 (Fine - F)

Soundness Evaluation
❌ a Major Fault Is Present:

Several faulty, clipped, or pulled perforations are clearly visible at the top and left edges. ✔ No additional thins, tears, or creases are observed. ✔ No gum is typical for used stamps and not a fault.
? Soundness Category: Major Fault ? Soundness Deduction: –45

Perforations & Margins
❌ Perforations are irregular and incomplete on multiple sides:

Top left and upper row show clipped and uneven perfs.
Side perforations also include some shorter teeth. ✔ Design remains mostly intact despite perf issues.

Eye Appeal Evaluation
Aspect Assessment
Color & Impression The rose red color is reasonably strong, though slightly faded in spots.
Cancel Placement The "San Francisco, Calif." precancel is well aligned and complete.
Cancellation Intensity Bold black ink, crisp but not overly heavy.
Overall Appearance Perforation damage is the main visual detractor.
? Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0
(The strong cancel and decent color are offset by the noticeable perf faults.)

Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Grading Component Score
Base Grade (Fine Centering) 70
Soundness Deduction (Major Fault) –45
Eye Appeal Adjustment 0
Final Grade 25 (Fair/Good - F/G)

Final Summary
Category Evaluation
Scott Number 590
Condition Used, Never Hinged, No Gum
Centering 70 (Fine - F)
Soundness Major Fault (Clipped/Pulled Perfs)
Perforations Incomplete at top and sides
Eye Appeal Bold Precancellation, Color Decent, No Bonus
Final Grade 25 (Fair/Good - F/G)

? Final Verdict
This used Scott #590 earns a final grade of 25 (Fair/Good) due to major perforation damage, despite having fine centering and a clear, well-positioned precancel. It remains suitable for collectors focused on precancels but is a lower-grade example because of the perf condition.

Seller Information

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Registered Since

03/18/2005

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Item Location

California, United States

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Worldwide

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