U. S. Scott #632 - Used - Graded G/VG

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

632

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1927

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #632 (Used, No Gum – Single Stamp)

Design Overview
Scott #632 is a 1¢ green definitive stamp issued in 1926 as part of the Fourth Bureau Issue. It features Benjamin Franklin in a left-facing engraved portrait, encased in a symmetrical oval frame with ornamental scrollwork. The denomination “1 CENT” is boldly printed at the bottom, and the top reads “UNITED STATES POSTAGE.”

This stamp is used, never hinged, and has no gum, as expected for a postally used example. It has a natural straight edge on the left side.

Grading Breakdown
Centering Grade: Fine/Very Fine (76)
The design is nicely centered, with all visible perforation holes well clear of the design.
The right margin is slightly narrower than the left, but the balance overall is good.
The left edge has no perforations, confirming a natural straight edge, which will affect the soundness grade but not the centering itself.
? Assigned Centering Grade: 76

Soundness Evaluation
✘ The stamp has a natural straight edge on the left side, which is a soundness fault under PSE guidelines.
✔ No tears, thins, creases, or other issues affecting integrity.
✔ Perforations on the other three sides are complete.
As a used stamp, no gum is expected and not counted against it.
? Soundness Category: Fault – Natural Straight Edge
? Soundness Deduction: –30 points
? Adjusted Base Grade: 46

Perforations & Margins
The left side is imperforate due to the natural straight edge.
The other three sides have clean, full perforations.
Margins are clear on all sides, and the design is not touched.

Eye Appeal Evaluation
Aspect Assessment
Color & Impression Strong green color with bold, clear linework
Cancellation Wavy machine cancel in black; clear of Franklin’s face
Overall Appearance Clean front with bold ink; edge fault slightly reduces symmetry
The cancel is light and unobtrusive, positioned mostly across the bottom.
The natural straight edge, though a soundness issue, does slightly affect visual balance.
No visible flaws on the face, so a slight eye appeal bonus is reasonable.
? Eye Appeal Adjustment: +2 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Grading Component Score
Base Grade (Centering) 76
Soundness Deduction –30
Subtotal 46
Eye Appeal Adjustment +2
Final Grade 48

Final Summary
Category Evaluation
Scott Number 632
Condition Used, No Gum
Centering 76 (Fine/Very Fine – F/VF)
Soundness Fault – Natural Straight Edge
Perforations Full on 3 sides; straight edge on left
Eye Appeal Bold color, neat cancel, balanced front
Final Grade 48 (Good/Very Good – G/VG)

? Final Verdict
This used Scott #632 displays strong centering, bold color, and a clean cancellation, making it a visually appealing example. However, the natural straight edge results in a significant soundness deduction, bringing the final grade to 48, placing it in the Good/Very Good (G/VG) category. A collectible example despite the edge fault.

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