U. S. Scott #707 - Unused - Graded Fine (NA01-0117-01-04)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

707

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Unused

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

70 (Fine)

Year of Issue

1932

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #707 (Unused, Hinged – Single Stamp)
2¢ Carmine – George Washington, 1932
(Washington Bicentennial Series – Engraved, Flat Plate Printing, Perf 11, Unwatermarked)

Design Overview:
Scott #707 is part of the 1932 Washington Bicentennial issue, commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s birth. This 2¢ carmine stamp features a detailed engraved portrait of Washington facing forward, flanked by ornamental scrollwork and the dates “1732” and “1932.” “UNITED STATES POSTAGE” appears at the top, with “WASHINGTON” centered beneath the portrait and “2 CENTS 2” at the bottom. This issue was printed using flat plate printing methods and perforated 11 on unwatermarked paper.

The submitted example is unused, previously hinged, and retains full original gum. The front presents with solid color and strong design clarity, though minor issues are present on the reverse.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
The stamp has visibly clear margins on all four sides, with the right margin being the most narrow and the left margin the most generous. The top margin is narrower than the bottom. While not perfectly balanced, all four margins exceed the minimum threshold required for a Fine/Very Fine grade per PSE standards.

Soundness Evaluation:
This stamp exhibits a hinge remnant and a minor natural gum bend.
These combine to constitute a Very Minor Fault classification according to the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.
Soundness Classification: Very Minor Fault
Soundness Deduction: –5 points

Perforations and Margins:
The stamp is perforated 11 on all four sides as expected for this issue. All perforations are intact and well-defined, with no evidence of reperforation, trimming, or separation. Margins are well aligned with the design, though the right side is slightly tight.

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
The stamp has vibrant carmine color, crisp design impression, and a clean face presentation. Neither the hinge remnant nor the natural gum bend affects the visual appeal from the front. Thus, no deduction or bonus is warranted.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness Deduction: –5 (Very Minor Fault)
Adjusted Base Grade: 72
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0
Final Grade: 72 (Fine – F)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 707
Condition: Unused, Hinged, Original Gum
Centering: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness: Very Minor Fault (hinge remnant, minor gum bend)
Perforations: Perf 11, all intact and evenly spaced
Eye Appeal: No deduction or bonus applied
Final Grade: 72 (Fine – F)

Final Verdict:
This unused, hinged example of Scott #707 is a well-centered and attractive representation of the 2¢ Washington Bicentennial issue. Minor back flaws reduce the grade slightly, but it still earns a solid Fine grade of 72 under the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

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