U. S. Scott #633 - MH - Graded F/VF (LA01-0031-02-03)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

633

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Unused

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

75 (F/VF)

Year of Issue

1927

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #633 (Unused, Hinged – Single Stamp)
1½¢ Brown – Warren G. Harding, 1926
(Fourth Bureau Issue – Flat Plate Printing, Perf 11)

Design Overview:
Scott #633 is a 1½¢ brown stamp from the 1926 Fourth Bureau Issue featuring a detailed engraved portrait of Warren G. Harding, the 29th President of the United States. The ornate design includes symmetrical scrollwork and the denomination “1½ CENTS” shown both numerically and textually.

The example submitted is unused, has original gum, and has been hinged. Hinging is evaluated separately for this issue.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 76 (Fine/Very Fine)
All margins are comfortably clear of the design. The right and bottom margins are slightly narrower than the top and left but remain within Fine/Very Fine standards. No perforations touch or approach the design.

Soundness Evaluation:
The stamp has no creases, tears, or thins. All perforations are intact and full. The hinge remnant on the back is not counted as a fault for this issue.
Soundness Classification: Faultless
Soundness Deduction: 0 points
Adjusted Base Grade: 76 (Fine/Very Fine – F/VF)

Perforations and Margins:
The perforations are full and well-formed, with slight irregularity at the top row due to paper tension that does not affect soundness. Margins are balanced and adequate, though slightly tighter on the right and bottom.

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
The stamp displays a bold brown color with deep, sharp engraving. The original gum is slightly disturbed from hinging, which is not faulted. The stamp’s overall appearance is strong and attractive, with clear design lines and vibrant color.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 76 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness Deduction: 0 (Faultless)
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0
Final Grade: 76 (Fine/Very Fine – F/VF)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 633
Condition: Unused, Hinged, Original Gum
Centering: 76 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness: Faultless (hinge remnant excluded)
Perforations: Full and regular
Eye Appeal: Excellent clarity and color
Final Grade: 76 (Fine/Very Fine – F/VF)

Final Verdict:
This unused, hinged example of Scott #633 is a strong Fine/Very Fine stamp with faultless physical integrity aside from the hinge, which is not penalized. Well-centered, boldly printed, and attractive, it fully merits its final grade of 76.

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