U. S. Scott #632 - MH - Graded Fair

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

632

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Unused

Centering

VG & Below

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1927

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #632 (Unused, Hinged – Single Stamp)

Design Overview
Scott #632 is a 1¢ green stamp from the Fourth Bureau Issue, issued in 1926. It features Benjamin Franklin in a left-facing profile framed by classical scrollwork, with "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" at the top and denomination "1 CENT" at the bottom, emphasized with bold numerals in corner medallions.

This example is unused, hinged, has original gum, and presents multiple soundness issues on the front.

Grading Breakdown
Centering Grade: Very Good (53)
The design is noticeably off-center, especially to the left and bottom.
The bottom frame line is nearly touched, possibly slightly cut by the perforations, consistent with Very Good centering.
The stamp still retains full visibility of the design, but just barely on one or two sides.
? Assigned Centering Grade: 53

Soundness Evaluation
✘ This stamp has a Major Fault due to:
Several clipped or short perforations, especially along the bottom and top edges.
At least one perf appears pulled, impacting the symmetry and structure of the stamp.
✔ No tears or thins observed, and the gum is largely intact despite a hinge mark.
? Soundness Category: Major Fault – Clipped/Short/Pulled Perfs
? Soundness Deduction: –35 points
? Adjusted Base Grade: 18

Perforations & Margins
Multiple irregular or compromised perforations detract from uniformity.
Margins are full on top and left, but very tight on bottom and right, with near loss of frameline integrity.
Some of the perf holes visibly intrude into the design, which keeps the centering at the low end.

Eye Appeal Evaluation
Aspect Assessment
Color & Impression Strong green color with sharp detail
Gum Original, lightly hinged
Perforations Multiple clipped and pulled perfs visible on front
Overall Appearance Design remains intact, but visual balance is affected
The clipped/pulled perfs are clearly noticeable and lower visual harmony.
No discoloration or ink defects visible.
A slight eye appeal penalty is appropriate due to irregular edges.
? Eye Appeal Adjustment: –2 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Grading Component Score
Base Grade (Centering) 53
Soundness Deduction –35
Subtotal 18
Eye Appeal Adjustment –2
Final Grade 16

Final Summary
Category Evaluation
Scott Number 632
Condition Unused, Hinged (Original Gum)
Centering 53 (Very Good – VG)
Soundness Major Fault – Clipped/Short/Pulled Perfs
Perforations Multiple short or damaged perfs; bottom edge flawed
Eye Appeal Strong ink, but edges are distracting
Final Grade 16 (Fair – FR)

? Final Verdict
This example of Scott #632, while unused with good color, is significantly impacted by multiple perforation faults, especially at the bottom. The centering is barely within Very Good standards, and the major soundness issue leads to a steep deduction. With a final numerical grade of 16, this stamp grades as Fair (FR) and is best suited for reference or filler use in a collection.

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