U. S. Scott #710 - Unused - Graded G/VG (LA01-0034-04-03)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

710

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Unused

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1932

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #710 (Unused, Hinged – Single Stamp)
5¢ Blue – George Washington, 1932
(Washington Bicentennial Issue – Engraved, Perf 11, Flat Plate Printing)

Design Overview:
Scott #710 is the 5¢ blue commemorative from the 1932 Washington Bicentennial series. The design features an engraved portrait of George Washington in civilian dress, flanked by curved ornamental elements and framed in a square border. “UNITED STATES POSTAGE” appears along the top arch, while “WASHINGTON” is featured below the portrait flanked by the commemorative dates “1732” and “1932.” The denomination appears in large numerals “5” at both lower corners, and “CENTS” spans the base. This issue was produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and is perforated 11 using the flat plate printing method.

The submitted stamp is unused, previously hinged, and retains original gum. The design is sharp and color rich, though several perforation-related flaws affect overall soundness.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 78 (Fine/Very Fine)
All margins are clear of the perforation holes, meeting the minimum requirement for Fine/Very Fine centering. The right margin is the widest, and the top margin is the narrowest. The stamp has balanced proportions and adequate spacing on all four sides, meriting a centering grade of 78.

Soundness Evaluation:
The stamp exhibits several soundness issues. It has a group of fuzzy and shorter perforations along the top, a couple of short perfs that fall below half their normal length, and an unpunched perf at the bottom—all qualifying as Very Minor Faults. A hinge remnant is also visible, along with a minor natural gum bend. The accumulation of these faults qualifies the stamp for a Fault classification.
Soundness Classification: Fault
Soundness Deduction: –30 points

Perforations and Margins:
The stamp is perforated 11, as expected for this issue. The top edge has multiple fuzzy and shortened perforation tips, and the bottom shows an unpunched perforation. Perforations are otherwise intact with no trimming or evident alterations. Margins meet Fine/Very Fine centering standards.

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
The stamp’s front retains vivid blue ink and strong printing impression. The flaws, including the unpunched perforation and shorter perfs, are subtle and do not detract significantly from visual presentation. No additional deduction or bonus is warranted based on eye appeal.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 78 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness Deduction: –30 (Fault)
Adjusted Base Grade: 48
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0
Final Grade: 48 (Good/Very Good – G/VG)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 710
Condition: Unused, Hinged, Original Gum
Centering: 78 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness: Fault (short and fuzzy perfs, unpunched perf, hinge remnant, gum bend)
Perforations: Perf 11, irregular along top and bottom
Eye Appeal: Strong color and design clarity; no adjustment applied
Final Grade: 48 (Good/Very Good – G/VG)

Final Verdict:
This example of Scott #710 shows pleasing centering and strong visual presentation, but the presence of multiple perforation faults, including fuzzy tips and an unpunched perf, result in a final grade of 48 (Good/Very Good) per the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

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