U. S. Scott #642 - Unused - Graded Fine

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

642

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Unused

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

70 (Fine)

Year of Issue

1927

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #642 (Unused, Hinged OG – Single Stamp)

Design Overview
Scott #642 is the 10¢ yellow stamp featuring President James Monroe, issued in 1927 as part of the Fourth Bureau Issue. It continues the definitive portrait style with Monroe framed in a classical oval medallion surrounded by ornamental scrollwork. The denomination “10 CENTS” appears prominently in the bottom corners within a bold numeral design. The bright yellow color lends this stamp strong visual distinction within the series.

This example is unused, previously hinged, and retains full original gum. A gum disturbance is visible at top center.

Grading Breakdown
Centering Grade: Fine/Very Fine (79)
Margins are clear of the design on all four sides.
Slight imbalance is visible, with the right and top margins narrower than the left and bottom.
The design does not touch or approach the perforations. ? Assigned Centering Grade: 79

Soundness Evaluation
✔ No tears, thins, or creases are present.
✘ One shorter perforation is visible at lower left (less than half normal length). ? Soundness Category: Very Minor Fault
? Soundness Deduction: –7
? Adjusted Base Grade: 72

Perforations & Margins
Perforations are generally clean, with one noticeably short perf.
Margins provide full white space between the design and the edge.
Slight variation in spacing affects centering but not fault classification.

Eye Appeal Evaluation
Aspect Assessment
Color & Impression Strong yellow color, sharp impression
Overall Appearance Bright, well-printed example with one visual perf flaw
Distractions None affecting front display beyond minor perf issue
? Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0
(Overall visual integrity remains solid for the grade)

Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Component Value
Centering Grade 79
Soundness Deduction –7
Subtotal 72
Eye Appeal Adjustment +0
Final Grade 72

Final Summary
Attribute Details
Scott Number 642
Issue 1927 Fourth Bureau Issue
Denomination 10¢
Subject James Monroe
Condition Unused, Hinged, Original Gum
Centering Fine/Very Fine (79)
Soundness Very Minor Fault
Eye Appeal Neutral (0)
Final Grade 72 (Fine – F)

? Final Verdict:
This is a clean and attractive example of Scott #642 with sound centering and bold color. The stamp’s single shorter perf and hinged gum account for minor deductions, resulting in a final grade of 72, placing it squarely within the Fine (F) category. Ideal for a mid-grade Bureau Issue collection.

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