U. S. Scott #638 - Unused - Graded VG

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

638

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Unused

Centering

VG & Below

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1927

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of U. S. Scott #638

Stamp Description
Scott #638 is the 6-cent orange stamp from the 1927 James A. Garfield series:

Design: Features a profile of President James A. Garfield in an ornate oval frame. "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" is inscribed at the top, with "6 CENTS" prominently displayed at the bottom.
Color: Bright orange.
Perforations: Standard for the issue.

Analysis
1. Soundness
Condition:
The stamp is unused with original gum and has been hinged.
No additional faults, such as tears, thins, or creases, are present.
Soundness Grade: Faultless.

2. Centering
Condition:
The stamp is noticeably off-center, with the frameline touching the perforations on one side but not cutting into the design.
The other three sides have uneven margins but maintain white space between the design and the perforations.
This centering corresponds to a grade of 54, placing it in the Very Good (VG) range.
Centering Grade: 54.

3. Perforations
Condition:
The perforations are intact, clean, and evenly spaced. There are no clipped or missing perforations.

4. Eye Appeal
Condition:
The stamp displays bright and vibrant orange color with crisp details, enhancing its visual appeal.
While the off-centering slightly detracts, the overall face of the stamp is fresh and clean.
A small bonus of +1 point is applied to reflect its strong color and details.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: +1 point.

Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Centering Grade: 54
Soundness Deduction: None (hinging evaluated separately).
Eye Appeal Bonus: +1 point.
Final Grade: 55

Final Grade Category
Grade: 55
Category: Very Good (VG).

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