U. S. Scott #708 - Unused - Graded FR/G (NA01-0117-01-05)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

708

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Unused

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1932

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #708 (Unused, NH OG – Single Stamp)
Washington Bicentennial – 3¢ Purple, 1932 Commemorative Issue

Design Overview
Scott #708 is a member of the 1932 Washington Bicentennial series, issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth. This 3¢ stamp features Washington wearing a tricorn hat and military uniform, inspired by a 1772 Charles Willson Peale portrait. “UNITED STATES POSTAGE” arches over the top, and “1732 WASHINGTON 1932” appears in the lower section, with the denomination displayed in ornate circles at the bottom corners. The stamp is printed in a striking purple ink with crisp line work.

This specific example is unused, never hinged, and has original gum.

Grading Breakdown
Centering Grade: Fine/Very Fine (76)
The stamp exhibits clear design spacing on all sides with good visual balance.
Top and right margins are slightly tighter than the others but meet the Fine/Very Fine threshold with adequate white space (≥ 0.4mm).
All perforations are free of the design, and the portrait is well-placed within the frame.
? Assigned Centering Grade: 76

Soundness Evaluation
Gum: Original, undisturbed, and never hinged.
Fault: A minor natural gum bend on the reverse qualifies as an Extremely Minor Fault per the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.
Based on your preferred system, this results in a –3 point deduction.
? Soundness Category: Extremely Minor Fault
? Soundness Deduction: –3
? Adjusted Base Grade: 73 (76 – 3)

Perforations & Margins
Perforations: Neat and fully intact with no fuzziness or irregularities.
Margins:
Left and Bottom: Well-sized and consistent.
Top and right: Slightly narrower but visually balanced and comfortably clear of the design.

Eye Appeal Evaluation
Aspect Assessment
Color & Impression Rich purple hue with a sharp, detailed impression
Gum Clean and intact, bend not visible from the front
Overall Appearance Symmetrical and visually bold
This stamp is visually strong, with deep color saturation and excellent design clarity. The gum bend does not affect face presentation, supporting a +2 eye appeal bonus.
? Eye Appeal Adjustment: +2

Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Grading Component Score
Base Grade (Centering) 76
Soundness Deduction –3
Subtotal 73
Eye Appeal Adjustment +2
Final Grade 75 ✅

Final Summary
Attribute Details
Scott Number 708
Condition Unused, Never Hinged
Gum Original Gum
Centering Fine/Very Fine (76)
Soundness Extremely Minor Fault (Minor natural gum bend)
Eye Appeal Deep purple, sharp image, clean margins
Final Grade 75 (Fine/Very Fine – Low End)

? Final Verdict:
This Scott #708 is a well-centered and cleanly printed example with vibrant purple color and a strong impression. Despite a minor natural gum bend, the visual strength of the stamp supports a +2 eye appeal bonus, landing it at a solid 75, the low end of Fine/Very Fine—a desirable and presentable Washington Bicentennial stamp for collectors.

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