U. S. Scott #705 - Unused - Graded G/VG (NA01-0117-01-02)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

705

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Unused

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1932

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #705 (Unused, Hinged – Single Stamp)
1¢ Green – George Washington, 1932
(Washington Bicentennial Series – Flat Plate Printing, Perf 11, No Watermark)

Design Overview:
Scott #705 is part of the 1932 Washington Bicentennial Series and features a right-facing bust of George Washington, derived from a bust by Jean Antoine Houdon. Framed by neoclassical columns, the design includes the years "1732" and "1932" flanking the name "Washington" in a tablet beneath the portrait. This flat plate printed issue is perforated 11 on all sides and printed without a watermark.

The example presented is unused, has full original gum, and has been hinged. It shows clean presentation with crisp impression and bold color.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 70 (Fine)
The perforation holes come very close to the design on multiple sides. There is visible but narrow white space on the bottom, and slightly more generous margins on the top. The left margin is more narrow than the right. The stamp meets the minimum margin thresholds for the Fine centering classification, though just barely.

Soundness Evaluation:
The stamp exhibits the following minor issues: a visible hinge remnant on the back (a very minor fault), two shorter perforation tips (extremely minor), and a natural gum bend (extremely minor). These faults together qualify for the Minor Fault category per the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.
Soundness Classification: Minor Fault
Soundness Deduction: –30 points

Perforations and Margins:
The stamp is perforated 11 as expected. Most perforations are intact, although a couple of perf tips are shorter than normal, particularly along the sides. The paper shows no signs of trimming or separation.

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
Despite minor gum and perforation issues, the stamp maintains a pleasant appearance from the front. Color is strong and printing is well executed, though the tight margins limit the impact. No adjustment is made for eye appeal.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 70 (Fine)
Soundness Deduction: –30 (Minor Fault)
Adjusted Base Grade: 40
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0
Final Grade: 40 (Good/Very Good – G/VG)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 705
Condition: Unused, Hinged, Original Gum
Centering: 70 (Fine)
Soundness: Minor Fault (hinge remnant, two short perfs, natural gum bend)
Perforations: Perf 11, mostly intact with minor flaws
Eye Appeal: No deduction or bonus applied
Final Grade: 40 (Good/Very Good – G/VG)

Final Verdict:
This hinged example of Scott #705 retains its bold green color and original gum, but is held back by minor perf and gum issues and tighter margins, yielding a final grade of 40 (Good/Very Good) under the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

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