U. S. Scott #708 - MNH - Graded Fine (SL01-0002-01-04)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

708

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

70 (Fine)

Year of Issue

1932

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #708 (Unused, Never Hinged – Single Stamp)
3¢ Violet – George Washington, 1932
(1932 Washington Bicentennial Issue – Engraved Printing, Perf 11)

Design Overview:
Scott #708 is a 3¢ violet engraved stamp issued in 1932 as part of the Washington Bicentennial series. The stamp features George Washington in military attire, set within a rectangular frame with ornate scrollwork. The inscriptions include “UNITED STATES POSTAGE” across the top, “WASHINGTON” at the bottom, and the denomination in numerals within circular frames in the lower corners. This issue was printed using the engraved intaglio process and perforated 11 on all sides.

The example submitted is unused, never hinged, and retains full original gum. The stamp exhibits sharp impression and rich violet color, with minor centering imbalances and a small fault affecting its grade.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
The design is clear of the perforation holes on all four sides. The right margin is the narrowest, the left margin the widest, creating a noticeable horizontal imbalance. Vertically, the bottom margin is slightly narrower than the top. Margins meet the PSE standards for Fine/Very Fine centering.

Soundness Evaluation:
This stamp displays a minor natural gum bend, classified as an extremely minor fault. According to the 2009 PSE Grading Guide, this fault lowers the grade slightly from the centering baseline.
Soundness Classification: Extremely Minor Fault
Soundness Deduction: –4 points

Perforations and Margins:
The stamp is perforated 11 on all sides, consistent with the issue. All perforations are intact and fully formed, with no evidence of trimming or reperforation.

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
The stamp exhibits vibrant violet color, clean paper, and a fresh appearance. The natural gum bend is not visually distracting from the front, so no further adjustment is made.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness Deduction: –4 (Extremely Minor Fault)
Adjusted Base Grade: 73
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0
Final Grade: 73 (Fine – F)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 708
Condition: Unused, Never Hinged, Original Gum
Centering: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness: Extremely Minor Fault (minor natural gum bend)
Perforations: Perf 11, intact and consistent with the issue
Eye Appeal: No deduction or bonus applied
Final Grade: 73 (Fine – F)

Final Verdict:
This unused, never hinged example of Scott #708 displays Fine/Very Fine centering with intact perforations and bold violet color. A minor natural gum bend reduces the final grade slightly, resulting in a final grade of 73 (Fine) per the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

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