U. S. Scott #610 - MH - Graded VG (SL01-0001-08-02)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

610

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Unused

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1923

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #610 (Unused, Hinged – Single Stamp)
2¢ Black – Warren G. Harding Memorial, 1923
(Harding Memorial Issue – Engraved Printing, Perf 11, Unwatermarked)

Design Overview:
Scott #610 is a 2¢ black engraved stamp issued in 1923 as part of the Harding Memorial Issue. It depicts a left-facing portrait of President Warren G. Harding framed in an oval, with “UNITED STATES POSTAGE” across the top and “2 CENTS 2” at the bottom, flanked by decorative scrolls. This issue was produced in memory of Harding after his death, using engraved printing techniques with distinct relief and sharp design details. The stamp is perforated 11 and printed on unwatermarked paper.

The example submitted is unused, previously hinged, and retains original gum. It presents strongly from the front with solid color and sharp impression, though minor flaws are present on the reverse.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
The perforation holes are clearly free of the design on all sides, but the right margin is narrow and the bottom margin is more narrow than the top. The left margin is the widest, lending the stamp an uneven balance. The centering meets the criteria for the Fine/Very Fine grade according to the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

Soundness Evaluation:
The stamp exhibits the following faults:
Very Minor Fault: Light ink transfer on the reverse
Very Minor Fault: Hinge remnant
According to the 2009 PSE Grading Guide, two or more very minor faults collectively place the stamp into the Minor Fault category.
Soundness Classification: Minor Fault
Soundness Deduction: –20 points

Perforations and Margins:
The stamp is perforated 11 on all sides, consistent with the issue. All perforations are intact and show no signs of trimming or reperforation. Margins vary in size, with the right and bottom margins narrowest, consistent with the Fine/Very Fine centering grade.

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
From the front, the stamp retains a fresh and balanced appearance. The light ink transfer on the reverse does not affect its face presentation, and the hinge remnant is not visible from the front. As such, no additional adjustment for eye appeal is applied.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness Deduction: –20 (Minor Fault)
Adjusted Base Grade: 57 (Very Good)
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0
Final Grade: 57 (Very Good – VG)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 610
Condition: Unused, Hinged, Original Gum
Centering: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness: Minor Fault (ink transfer on reverse, hinge remnant)
Perforations: Perf 11, complete and clean
Eye Appeal: No adjustment applied
Final Grade: 57 (Very Good – VG)

Final Verdict:
This unused, hinged example of Scott #610 shows Fine/Very Fine centering with solid perforations and good overall presentation. Minor faults on the reverse bring the final grade down, resulting in a numerical grade of 57 (Very Good) according to the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

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