U. S. Scott #633 - Unused - Graded G/VG (NA01-0105-02-03)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

633

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 #633 (Unused, Hinged – Single Stamp)
1½¢ Brown – Warren G. Harding, 1926
(Series of 1922 – Flat Plate Printing, Perf 11, Unwatermarked)

Design Overview:
Scott #633 features a left-facing portrait of President Warren G. Harding framed in a classic oval border, with “UNITED STATES POSTAGE” inscribed above and “1½ CENTS 1½” displayed prominently in the lower corners. Issued as part of the definitive Series of 1922, this stamp was printed using the flat plate method, is unwatermarked, and perforated 11 on all four sides. The Harding design was introduced as a memorial and then adopted into the standard issue series.

This example is unused, has full original gum, and was previously hinged. The front impression is well-defined, but the stamp exhibits minor flaws that affect grading.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 53 (Very Good)
The left margin is the tightest, with perforations that appear to touch the design. The right margin is the most generous, while the top is slightly more narrow than the bottom. These traits qualify the stamp for a Very Good centering grade under the 2009 PSE criteria, where margins may reach as low as 0.1 mm or slightly into the frameline.

Soundness Evaluation:
This stamp has two identifiable faults. A short perforation along the left edge is less than half the normal length, classifying as a Very Minor Fault. Additionally, a subtle natural gum bend is present on the reverse, representing an Extremely Minor Fault. The combined severity places the stamp under the Very Minor Fault category per the PSE grading guide.
Soundness Classification: Very Minor Fault
Soundness Deduction: –10 points

Perforations and Margins:
The stamp is perforated 11 on all sides, matching the expected characteristics of the issue. All perforations are genuine, with one shortened tip on the left side. No signs of trimming or reperforation are present. Margins are unbalanced, with the left side nearly impinging on the design.

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
The stamp maintains strong color, clean impression, and good paper freshness. Despite the technical faults, none significantly detract from the visual presentation. No deduction or bonus is applied for eye appeal.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 53 (Very Good)
Soundness Deduction: –10 (Very Minor Fault)
Adjusted Base Grade: 43
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0
Final Grade: 43 (Good/Very Good – G/VG)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 633
Condition: Unused, Hinged, Original Gum
Centering: 53 (Very Good)
Soundness: Very Minor Fault (short perf, natural gum bend)
Perforations: Perf 11, one short tip on the left
Eye Appeal: No deduction or bonus applied
Final Grade: 43 (Good/Very Good – G/VG)

Final Verdict:
This unused, hinged example of Scott #633 shows tight left-side centering and a short perforation that lower its technical grade. Despite these issues, the stamp presents well from the front and maintains clear detail and strong coloration. It earns a final grade of 43 (Good/Very Good) in accordance with the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

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