U. S. Scott #610 - MH - Graded VG (SL01-0001-09-05)

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 enclosed within an oval frame, flanked by ornamental scrolls. The inscription “UNITED STATES POSTAGE” appears at the top, with the years “1865” and “1923” on either side, and “2 CENTS 2” at the bottom of the design. This issue was printed using the engraved printing method, yielding sharp lines and rich detail. The stamp is perforated 11 and printed on unwatermarked paper.

The example submitted is unused, previously hinged, and retains its original gum. It maintains a strong front presentation with solid impression and color but displays minor and extremely minor faults, particularly visible on the reverse and along the perforations.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 78 (Fine/Very Fine)
The design is clear of the perforation holes on all four sides, though the left margin is narrow and the right margin is narrower than the bottom margin. The top margin is the widest. Margins meet the criteria for Fine/Very Fine centering according to the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

Soundness Evaluation:
The stamp shows the following faults:
Very Minor Fault: Corner perf crease
Very Minor Fault: Light ink transfer on the reverse
Very Minor Fault: Hinge remnant
Extremely Minor Fault: Two shorter perforations, about half normal length
Extremely Minor Fault: One fuzzy or ragged perforation
The presence of multiple very minor faults and extremely minor faults places the stamp in the Minor Fault category per the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.
Soundness Classification: Minor Fault
Soundness Deduction: –20 points

Perforations and Margins:
Perforated 11 on all sides as expected for this issue. Two perforations are short, and one is slightly fuzzy, but all are intact. There are no signs of trimming or reperforation. Margins are narrow on the left and right sides, consistent with Fine/Very Fine centering.

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
The stamp has a pleasing front appearance, with sharp lines and good contrast. The faults noted are either on the reverse or do not significantly affect visual presentation. No additional adjustment is applied for eye appeal.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 78 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness Deduction: –20 (Minor Fault)
Adjusted Base Grade: 58 (Very Good)
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0
Final Grade: 58 (Very Good – VG)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 610
Condition: Unused, Hinged, Original Gum
Centering: 78 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness: Minor Fault (corner perf crease, hinge remnant, light ink transfer, short and ragged perfs)
Perforations: Perf 11, full though two are short and one is slightly ragged
Eye Appeal: No adjustment applied
Final Grade: 58 (Very Good – VG)

Final Verdict:
This unused, hinged example of Scott #610 presents solid centering and an attractive face appearance. Minor and extremely minor faults reduce the overall numerical grade, resulting in a final grade of 58 (Very Good) according to the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

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