U. S. Scott #610 - Used - Graded VG/F (SL01-0001-09-06)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

610

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1923

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #610 (Used, Never 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 features a left-facing portrait of President Warren G. Harding in an ornate oval frame. The inscription "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" is at the top, with “1865” and “1923” flanking the frame, and "2 CENTS 2" at the bottom. Produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, the engraved printing method yields sharp details and a rich black tone. It is perforated 11 and printed on unwatermarked paper.

This example is used, never hinged, and has no original gum. It exhibits a strong face appearance with no visible cancellation present, giving it a virtually unused appearance.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 70 (Fine)
The top margin is the narrowest, the bottom the widest, and the right margin is narrower than the left. The design remains clear of the perforation holes on all sides, meeting the Fine centering criteria.

Soundness Evaluation:
The stamp shows a light ink transfer on the reverse, which is classified as a Very Minor Fault.
Soundness Classification: Very Minor Fault
Soundness Deduction: –10 points

Perforations and Margins:
The stamp is perforated 11 on all sides. All perforations are intact, with no evidence of trimming or reperforation.

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
The absence of cancellation significantly enhances the design's visibility and overall appeal. Under the 2009 PSE guidelines, this warrants a positive eye appeal adjustment.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: +5 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 70 (Fine)
Soundness Deduction: –10 (Very Minor Fault)
Adjusted Base Grade: 60 (Very Good/Fine)
Eye Appeal Adjustment: +5 (absence of cancellation)
Final Grade: 65 (Very Good/Fine – high-end)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 610
Condition: Used, Never Hinged, No Original Gum
Centering: 70 (Fine)
Soundness: Very Minor Fault (light ink transfer on reverse)
Perforations: Perf 11, full and intact
Cancellation: No cancellation present – bonus applied for exceptional eye appeal
Final Grade: 65 (Very Good/Fine – VG/F)

Final Verdict:
This used, never hinged example of Scott #610 has the eye appeal of an unused stamp due to its complete absence of cancellation marks. Combined with Fine centering and a single very minor fault, it earns a final adjusted grade of 65 (Very Good/Fine – VG/F) according to the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

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