U. S. Scott #641 - Used - Graded VG/F

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

641

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 #641 (Used, No Gum – Single Stamp)

Design Overview
Scott #641 is the 9¢ red-orange stamp issued in 1927 as part of the Fourth Bureau Issue. The design features a portrait of Thomas Jefferson framed in an oval, surrounded by intricate scrollwork and the inscription “UNITED STATES POSTAGE” across the top. The bold “9 CENTS” denomination is displayed prominently in the lower corners. The engraved lines and vivid color reflect the aesthetic standards of U.S. definitive stamps of the 1920s.

This specimen is used, shows no gum, and bears a bold black segmented cancellation across the lower left of the design.

Grading Breakdown
Centering Grade: Fine/Very Fine (79)
The stamp is well centered with all margins showing clear white space between the perforations and the design.
Margins are slightly tighter on the top and left than on the right and bottom, but do not intrude on the design.
? Assigned Centering Grade: 79

Soundness Evaluation
✔ No tears, thins, or creases visible.
✔ Perforations are all present and full.
✔ No hinge marks; expected lack of gum for a used stamp.
? Soundness Category: Faultless
? Soundness Deduction: –0 points
? Adjusted Base Grade: 79

Perforations & Margins
All perforations are full and evenly punched.
Margins are proportionate and provide clear separation from the design.
There are no shortened or ragged perfs observed.

Eye Appeal Evaluation
Aspect Assessment
Color & Impression Bright red-orange hue; strong engraved detail
Cancellation Very heavy segmented cancel, mostly covering lower-left quadrant of stamp
Overall Appearance Design remains readable, but the cancellation draws strong visual attention
? Eye Appeal Adjustment: –15
The cancel is very heavy, falling within the –10 to –25 point deduction range per the 2009 PSE Eye Appeal Guide.

Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Grading Component Score
Base Grade (Centering) 79
Soundness Deduction –0
Eye Appeal Adjustment –15
Final Grade 64

Final Summary
Category Evaluation
Scott Number 641
Condition Used, No Gum
Centering 79 (Fine/Very Fine – F/VF)
Soundness Faultless
Perforations Fully intact, even
Eye Appeal Very heavy cancel detracts from design
Final Grade 64 (Very Good–Fine – VG/F)

? Final Verdict
This used example of Scott #641 has strong fundamentals—sharp engraving, vivid color, full perforations, and faultless soundness. Its well-balanced margins support a Fine/Very Fine centering grade. However, the very heavy segmented black cancel, while dramatic, dominates the visual field and reduces eye appeal. The final grade of 64 places it in the Very Good–Fine category, making it a sound choice for collectors seeking strong used examples with bold cancels.

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