U. S. Scott #705 - Unused - Graded Good (LA01-0034-03-02)

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, NH OG – Single Stamp)
Washington Bicentennial – 1¢ Green, 1932 Commemorative Issue

Design Overview
Scott #705 commemorates the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth and is part of the 1932 Washington Bicentennial series. The 1¢ green stamp displays a left-facing profile of Washington inspired by Jean-Antoine Houdon’s neoclassical sculpture. The portrait is flanked by fluted columns and surmounted by "UNITED STATES POSTAGE," with "1732 WASHINGTON 1932" printed below in a recessed panel. The sharp vertical architecture and deep green ink make this a visually strong and historically meaningful commemorative.

This example is unused, never hinged, and retains its original gum.

Grading Breakdown
Centering Grade: Fine/Very Fine (77)
The stamp is well-centered with clear spacing between the design and perforations on all four sides.
The left and bottom margins are slightly narrower, but still comfortably meet the minimum requirements for Fine/Very Fine centering.
No portion of the design is impinged upon by the perforations.
? Assigned Centering Grade: 77

Soundness Evaluation
Gum: Full original gum, never hinged, with no gum skips or disturbance.
Faults: A corner perf crease is visible (lower left), which qualifies as a Very Minor Fault per the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.
As a result, per your standards, Fine/Very Fine centering + Very Minor Fault results in a –5 point deduction, leading to a Fine (70–72) numeric grade range.
? Soundness Category: Very Minor Fault
? Soundness Deduction: –5
? Adjusted Base Grade: 72 (77 – 5)

Perforations & Margins
Perforations: All are complete and well-formed, aside from the single corner perf crease.
Margins:
Right and Top: Strong and even.
Left and Bottom: Slightly tight, but not close to the design frame.

Eye Appeal Evaluation
Aspect Assessment
Color & Impression Deep green color with rich saturation and clean detail
Gum Smooth, bright, original gum
Overall Appearance Strong presentation; corner perf crease is not visible from the face
The visual balance, bold color, and clean appearance give the stamp above-average eye appeal. The fault does not affect the face, so it remains a strong presentation example.
? Eye Appeal Adjustment: +2

Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Grading Component Score
Base Grade (Centering) 77
Soundness Deduction –5
Subtotal 72
Eye Appeal Adjustment +2
Final Grade 74 ✅

Final Summary
Attribute Details
Scott Number 705
Condition Unused, Never Hinged
Gum Original Gum
Centering Fine/Very Fine (77)
Soundness Very Minor Fault (Corner perf crease)
Eye Appeal Bold color, clean impression, face unaffected
Final Grade 74 (Fine – High End)

? Final Verdict:
This Scott #705 stamp features strong Fine/Very Fine centering and retains excellent presentation quality despite a minor corner perf crease. The vibrant green hue and crisp lines elevate its visual appeal, justifying a +2 eye appeal bonus and bringing it to a Final Grade of 74, the high end of Fine. A beautiful and collectible example from the Washington Bicentennial series.

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Worldwide

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