U. S. Scott #711 - MNH - Graded VG/F (SL01-0002-02-04)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

711

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1932

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #711 (Unused, Never Hinged – Single Stamp)
6¢ Orange – George Washington, 1932
(1932 Washington Bicentennial Issue – Engraved Printing, Perf 11)

Design Overview:
Scott #711 is a 6¢ orange engraved stamp issued in 1932 as part of the Washington Bicentennial series. The design features a left-facing portrait of George Washington in an arched frame with ornate embellishments, “UNITED STATES POSTAGE” across the top, and “WASHINGTON” at the bottom. The denomination appears in large numerals in the lower corners. This issue was printed by the engraved intaglio method and perforated gauge 11 on all sides.

The submitted example is unused, never hinged, and retains full original gum. It shows vibrant orange color and a strong impression, though centering and a minor production fault affect the final grade.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 71 (Fine – F)
Perforations are close to the design on the right and bottom sides, but a narrow margin of white space remains visible to the unaided eye. The left margin is the widest, followed by a slightly wider top margin compared to the bottom. This meets the criteria for Fine centering under the 2009 PSE standards.

Soundness Evaluation:
Extremely Minor Fault: Minor natural gum bend.
Under the 2009 PSE Grading Guide, an extremely minor fault lowers the grade slightly.
Soundness Deduction: –5 points

Perforations and Margins:
Gauge: Perf 11 on all four sides.
All perforations are intact and well formed, with no evidence of trimming or reperforation.

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
The stamp displays bright orange color and a fresh appearance. The gum bend does not affect front appearance, so no eye appeal deduction or bonus is applied.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 71 (Fine)
Soundness Deduction: –5 (Extremely Minor Fault)
Adjusted Base Grade: 66
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0
Final Grade: 66 (Very Good/Fine – VG/F)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 711
Condition: Unused, Never Hinged, Original Gum
Centering: 71 (Fine)
Soundness: Extremely Minor Fault (minor natural gum bend)
Perforations: Perf 11, intact and original
Eye Appeal: No adjustment applied
Final Grade: 66 (Very Good/Fine – VG/F)

Final Verdict:
This unused, never hinged example of Scott #711 has Fine centering, strong color, and intact perforations. A minor gum bend slightly reduces the grade, resulting in a final score of 66 (Very Good/Fine) under the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

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