U. S. Scott #710 - MNH - Graded Fine (SD22-0003-04-07)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

710

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 #710 (Unused, Never Hinged – Single Stamp)
5¢ Blue – George Washington, 1932
(Washington Bicentennial Series – Engraved Printing, Perf 11)

Design Overview:
Scott #710 is a 5¢ blue engraved stamp issued in 1932 as part of the Washington Bicentennial series. It features a left-facing bust of George Washington framed by a rectangular border with ornate scrollwork. The bicentennial years “1732” and “1932” flank Washington’s name, which appears above the denomination “5 CENTS” at the base of the design. The inscription “UNITED STATES POSTAGE” appears in a decorative banner at the top. This stamp was produced 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. It presents strongly overall, though minor imperfections affect its numerical grade.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
The perforation holes are clearly free of the design on all sides, but the margins are uneven. The left margin is the narrowest, the bottom margin is the widest, and the top margin is slightly narrower than the right. These proportions place the stamp at the Fine/Very Fine centering level according to the 2009 PSE standards.

Soundness Evaluation:
The stamp has no tears, thins, or creases affecting its structure. It does, however, exhibit two extremely minor faults: two fuzzy or ragged perforations and a minor natural gum bend. These faults together constitute a Very Minor Fault classification.
Soundness Classification: Very Minor Fault
Soundness Deduction: –5 points

Perforations and Margins:
The stamp is perforated 11 on all four sides, consistent with the issue. All perforations are intact, though two are slightly fuzzy or ragged. The margins, while full, are uneven, consistent with the Fine/Very Fine centering grade.

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
The blue color is rich, and the engraved detail remains strong. The extremely minor faults on the perforations and gum bend do not affect the face presentation, so no eye appeal adjustment is applied.
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 (Fine)
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0
Final Grade: 72 (Fine – F)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 710
Condition: Unused, Never Hinged, Original Gum
Centering: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness: Very Minor Fault (two fuzzy perforations and minor natural gum bend)
Perforations: Perf 11, intact with two slightly ragged perforations
Eye Appeal: No deduction or bonus applied
Final Grade: 72 (Fine – F)

Final Verdict:
This unused, never hinged example of Scott #710 shows Fine/Very Fine centering with vivid color and sharp engraved detail. The combination of two fuzzy perforations and a minor natural gum bend slightly lowers the numerical grade, resulting in a final grade of 72 (Fine) according to the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

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