U. S. Scott #706 - MNH - Graded Good (LA01-0034-03-03)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

706

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1932

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #706 (Unused, Never Hinged – Single Stamp)
1½¢ Brown – George Washington, 1932
(Washington Bicentennial Issue – Engraved, Perf 11, Flat Plate Printing)

Design Overview:
Scott #706 is the 1½¢ brown denomination from the 1932 Washington Bicentennial series. The design features George Washington in colonial military attire, framed in an arched panel bearing “UNITED STATES POSTAGE.” The denomination appears in large “1½” numerals within corner medallions, with the caption “WASHINGTON” centered below and flanked by “1732” and “1932.” The stamp was printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing using flat plate methods and is perforated 11 on all sides.

This example is unused, never hinged, and retains full original gum. While presentable from the front, the stamp exhibits several back and edge faults.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 70 (Fine)
The design remains clear of the perforation holes on all four sides. The bottom and right margins are the narrowest but retain a thin line of white space visible to the unaided eye, which meets the minimum requirement for a Fine centering grade. The top and left margins are more generous, helping to maintain visual balance.

Soundness Evaluation:
The stamp shows multiple issues that cumulatively result in a Fault classification under the PSE grading system. These include a heavy red ink offset on the reverse (Minor Fault), a corner perf crease (Very Minor Fault), three additional perf tip creases (Very Minor Fault), and a minor natural gum bend (Extremely Minor Fault). The combination of one minor fault and multiple very minor and extremely minor faults meets the threshold for classification as a Fault.
Soundness Classification: Fault
Soundness Deduction: –40 points

Perforations and Margins:
Perforated 11 on all sides, the stamp has generally intact perforations, though several tips are creased, particularly along the top edge. No trimming or reperforation is evident. Margins are full and consistent with the centering grade assigned.

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
From the front, the stamp displays strong, even color and a well-printed image with no smudging or discoloration. Despite the significant ink offset and minor structural flaws on the back, the face of the stamp remains clean. Therefore, no additional adjustment is made for eye appeal.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0 points

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

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 706
Condition: Unused, Never Hinged, Original Gum
Centering: 70 (Fine)
Soundness: Fault (heavy ink transfer, corner crease, perf tip creases, gum bend)
Perforations: Perf 11, intact but creased along the top
Eye Appeal: Strong color, no deduction applied
Final Grade: 30 (Good – G)

Final Verdict:
This unused, never hinged Scott #706 retains strong visual presentation from the front and acceptable Fine centering. However, several back-side and edge flaws, including a prominent ink offset and multiple creases, bring its condition to a final grade of 30 (Good) under the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

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