U. S. Scott #65 - Used - VG Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

65

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1861

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #65

Description of Design
Scott #65 features the 3-cent George Washington profile in rose, surrounded by intricate scrollwork and lettering. The stamp is part of the 1861 issue and bears "U.S. POSTAGE" at the top and "THREE CENTS" at the bottom.

Soundness
Minor Fault: The stamp shows several perf tip creases, which classify it as having a Minor Fault under the PSE soundness guidelines.
The stamp has never been hinged and has no gum, which is standard for used stamps and is not considered a fault.

Centering
Centering Grade: 70 (Fine)
The stamp is off-center, with the design approaching the perforations on one or two sides. While the frameline remains intact and visible, the white space is narrow, aligning with the "Fine" category.

Perforations
The perforations are intact but include several perf tip creases, contributing to the Minor Fault designation.

Eye Appeal
Cancel: The stamp features a clean black circular cancel and a partial orange cancel, neither of which obscure significant parts of the design.
Color: The rose color remains vibrant, contributing positively to the stamp's visual appeal.
According to PSE guidelines, the clear and neat cancels and good color qualify for a +5-point bonus in eye appeal.

Final Numerical Grade
Based on the PSE Standards:
Centering Grade: 70 (Fine)
Soundness Adjustment: Fine Centering + Minor Fault Soundness = Good/Very Good (40-49).
The base grade is 45 after centering and soundness adjustments.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: A +5-point bonus for the neat cancels and vibrant color.
Final Grade: 50 (Very Good)

Conclusion
This Scott #65 stamp has a centering grade of 70, with a Minor Fault (perf tip creases) and enhanced eye appeal due to vibrant color and well-placed cancels. After adjustments, the final grade is 50 (Very Good), making it a collectible example for those seeking historical U.S. stamps in decent condition.

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