U. S. Scott #641 - Unused - Graded VG (LA01-0031-04-03)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

641

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Unused

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1927

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #641 (Unused, Hinged – Single Stamp)
9¢ Rose – Thomas Jefferson, 1926
(Series of 1922 – Flat Plate Printing, Perf 11, Unwatermarked)

Design Overview:
Scott #641 features a frontal portrait of Thomas Jefferson framed within an ornate oval design. The inscription “UNITED STATES POSTAGE” arches across the top, while “9 CENTS 9” appears prominently at the bottom corners. This stamp is part of the 1922 definitive series, printed using flat plate methods on unwatermarked paper and perforated 11 on all four sides.

The submitted example is unused, retains full original gum, and shows evidence of hinging. While the design is sharply printed and nicely centered, multiple minor flaws are visible under inspection.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 76 (Fine/Very Fine)
All four margins show clear separation from the design, with the right margin being the tightest and the bottom the most generous. The top is slightly more narrow than the left, but overall balance meets the Fine/Very Fine standard. According to the 2009 PSE Grading Guide, this earns a centering grade of 76.

Soundness Evaluation:
The stamp exhibits one shorter to short perforation and three additional slightly short perforations. A faint natural gum bend is also visible on the reverse. This combination—one very minor fault with multiple extremely minor faults—qualifies as a Minor Fault under the PSE classification.
Soundness Classification: Minor Fault
Soundness Deduction: –20 points

Perforations and Margins:
Perforated 11 on all four sides. While the majority of the perforations are intact, several are shorter than normal, particularly along the top and right sides. No evidence of reperforation or trimming is observed.

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
The stamp has vibrant rose coloration and a bold, clean impression. The slight perf irregularities and gum bend are only visible under close examination and do not affect the front-facing visual quality. No eye appeal deduction or bonus is applied.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 76 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness Deduction: –20 (Minor Fault)
Adjusted Base Grade: 56
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0
Final Grade: 56 (Very Good – VG)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 641
Condition: Unused, Hinged, Original Gum
Centering: 76 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness: Minor Fault (shorter perforations, natural gum bend)
Perforations: Perf 11, with four shorter than normal
Eye Appeal: No deduction or bonus applied
Final Grade: 56 (Very Good – VG)

Final Verdict:
This unused, hinged example of Scott #641 is well centered with strong color and detail. However, the presence of multiple shorter perforations and a light gum bend reduce the technical grade to 56 (Very Good) in accordance with the 2009 PSE Grading Guide. It remains visually appealing for collectors seeking a solid mid-grade example.

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