U. S. Scott #707 - MNH - Graded F/VF (SL01-0002-01-03)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

707

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Centering

VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

75 (F/VF)

Year of Issue

1932

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #707 (Unused, Never Hinged – Single Stamp)
2¢ Carmine – George Washington, 1932
(1932 Washington Bicentennial Issue – Engraved Printing, Perf 11)

Design Overview:
Scott #707 is a 2¢ carmine engraved stamp issued in 1932 as part of the Washington Bicentennial series. The stamp features a frontal portrait of George Washington in an arched frame, flanked by ornate scrollwork. The inscriptions include “UNITED STATES POSTAGE” in the upper arch, “WASHINGTON” at the bottom, and the denomination in large numerals in the lower corners. This issue was printed using the engraved intaglio method and is perforated 11 on all sides.

The example submitted is unused, never hinged, and retains full original gum. It shows strong color and clear impression, but centering and minor faults affect the final grade.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 81 (Very Fine)
The design is well clear of the perforation holes on all four sides. The bottom margin is the narrowest, the top the widest, with horizontal balance favoring the right margin slightly over the left. These characteristics meet the criteria for Very Fine centering under the 2009 PSE standards.

Soundness Evaluation:
This stamp shows a light natural gum wrinkle or crease (classified as a very minor fault) and a minor natural gum bend (classified as an extremely minor fault). According to the 2009 PSE Grading Guide, these combined faults place the stamp in the Very Minor Fault category.
Soundness Classification: Very Minor Fault
Soundness Deduction: –5 points

Perforations and Margins:
The stamp is perforated 11 on all sides as expected for this issue. All perforations are intact and consistent, with no evidence of trimming or reperforation. Margins are visibly full, though the bottom margin is the narrowest.

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
The stamp has strong carmine color, clean paper, and an attractive overall appearance. The natural gum wrinkle and bend do not affect visual appeal from the front. No adjustment for eye appeal is warranted.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 81 (Very Fine)
Soundness Deduction: –5 (Very Minor Fault)
Adjusted Base Grade: 76
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0
Final Grade: 76 (Fine/Very Fine – F/VF)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 707
Condition: Unused, Never Hinged, Original Gum
Centering: 81 (Very Fine)
Soundness: Very Minor Fault (light gum wrinkle, minor gum bend)
Perforations: Perf 11, intact and consistent with the issue
Eye Appeal: No deduction or bonus applied
Final Grade: 76 (Fine/Very Fine – F/VF)

Final Verdict:
This unused, never hinged example of Scott #707 displays Very Fine centering, vivid color, and intact perforations. Minor faults on the reverse side slightly lower the numerical grade, resulting in a final grade of 76 (Fine/Very Fine) per the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

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