U. S. Scott #708 - MNH - Graded Fine

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
(Washington Bicentennial Series – Engraved Printing, Perf 11)

Design Overview:
Scott #708 is a 3¢ violet engraved stamp issued in 1932 as part of the Washington Bicentennial series. It features a bust of George Washington in military uniform wearing a tricorn hat, centered in an ornate rectangular frame. “UNITED STATES POSTAGE” appears in an arched inscription at the top, flanked by the bicentennial years “1732” and “1932.” The denomination “3 CENTS” is inscribed at the bottom of the design. This stamp was printed using the intaglio printing process by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and is perforated 11 on all sides.

The example submitted is unused, never hinged, and retains full original gum. Its color and impression are strong, with minor imperfections noted below.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 78 (Fine/Very Fine)
The perforation holes are clearly free of the design, but the right margin is noticeably narrower than the other three sides. The bottom margin is the widest, while the top margin is narrower than the left. The centering meets the Fine/Very Fine standard under the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

Soundness Evaluation:
The stamp has no tears, thins, or creases affecting its structure. It does, however, exhibit two extremely minor faults: one shorter perforation (about half normal length) and a minor natural gum bend. These faults together constitute a Very Minor Fault classification.
Soundness Classification: Very Minor Fault
Soundness Deduction: –6 points

Perforations and Margins:
The stamp is perforated 11 on all four sides, with no evidence of reperforation, trimming, or clipping. All perforations are intact, though one is shorter than normal. The margins, while full, are uneven, with a narrower right margin and a wider bottom margin.

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
The violet color is vibrant and the engraving impression sharp. The extremely minor faults have no visible impact on the front, so no eye appeal adjustment is warranted.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 78 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness Deduction: –6 (Very Minor Fault)
Adjusted Base Grade: 72 (Fine)
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0
Final Grade: 72 (Fine – F)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 708
Condition: Unused, Never Hinged, Original Gum
Centering: 78 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness: Very Minor Fault (shorter perforation, minor natural gum bend)
Perforations: Perf 11, intact with one short perforation
Eye Appeal: No deduction or bonus applied
Final Grade: 72 (Fine – F)

Final Verdict:
This unused, never hinged example of Scott #708 shows Fine/Very Fine centering and fresh overall presentation. The shorter perforation and minor gum bend slightly reduce the grade, yielding a final numerical grade of 72 (Fine) per the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

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