U. S. Scott #599 - Used - Graded G/VG (LA01-0028-03-03)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

599

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1923

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #599 (Unused, Hinged – Single Stamp)
2¢ Carmine – George Washington, 1926
(Fourth Bureau Issue – Flat Plate Printing, Perf 11, Unwatermarked)

Design Overview:
Scott #599 is a 2¢ carmine stamp from the Fourth Bureau Issue, printed using the flat plate method on unwatermarked paper and perforated 11 on all sides. It features a left-facing bust of George Washington enclosed in a classical oval frame with ornamental scrollwork and corner numerals. The inscription “UNITED STATES POSTAGE” appears above the portrait, while “2 CENTS 2” is printed below.

The submitted example is unused, previously hinged, and retains partial original gum. From the front, the stamp shows a bold, well-centered impression but is affected by perforation and gum-related faults on the reverse.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 70 (Fine)
The image is centered toward the top and slightly toward the left. The top margin is the most narrow, followed by the left. The bottom is the widest, and the right is moderately full. The design remains clear of all perforation holes, which meets the minimum requirement for the Fine centering grade per the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

Soundness Evaluation:
Multiple condition issues are present. There is a very short or nibbed perforation at the top left, qualifying as a minor fault. The stamp also exhibits partial original gum, one shorter-to-short perf, and a hinge remnant. Additionally, two extremely minor shorter perforations are visible. These combine to form a Fault rating due to the presence of two minor faults and multiple very minor ones.
Soundness Classification: Fault
Soundness Deduction: –30 points

Perforations and Margins:
The stamp is perforated 11 on all four sides, as expected for this issue. The perforations are mostly intact, but one is significantly shorter and another two are less than half normal length. Despite these irregularities, the edges remain untrimmed and consistent with original issue dimensions.

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
Color is rich, and the printed image is bold and even. Although the perforation flaws and hinge disturbance are visible on the reverse, they do not impact the front view. As a result, no eye appeal bonus or deduction is applied.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 70 (Fine)
Soundness Deduction: –30 (Fault)
Adjusted Base Grade: 40
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0
Final Grade: 40 (Good/Very Good – GD/VG)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 599
Condition: Unused, Hinged, Partial Original Gum
Centering: 70 (Fine)
Soundness: Fault (nibbed perf, short perf, partial gum, hinge remnant)
Perforations: Perf 11 on all four sides, correct for flat plate sheet issue
Eye Appeal: No deduction or bonus applied
Final Grade: 40 (Good/Very Good – GD/VG)

Final Verdict:
This unused, hinged example of Scott #599 has Fine centering and a bold front presentation. However, a combination of multiple faults, including gum disturbance, hinge remnant, and multiple short perforations, reduces the final grade. According to the 2009 PSE Grading Guide, it receives a final numerical grade of 40 (Good/Very Good).

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