U. S. Scott #713 - Unused - Graded Good (NA01-0117-03-02)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

713

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 #713 (Unused, Hinged – Single Stamp)
8¢ Olive Green – George Washington, 1932
(Washington Bicentennial Series – Engraved, Flat Plate Printing, Perf 11, Unwatermarked)

Design Overview:
Scott #713 is an 8¢ olive green engraved stamp issued as part of the 1932 Washington Bicentennial series. The stamp features a left-facing profile of George Washington, based on a portrait by Jean-Antoine Houdon. It is enclosed within an ornate oval frame with “UNITED STATES POSTAGE” inscribed above and “WASHINGTON” flanked by the dates “1732” and “1932” below. The denomination “8 CENTS 8” appears at the base. The issue was printed using flat plate printing on unwatermarked paper and is perforated 11 on all sides.

The submitted example is unused with full original gum and shows clear signs of previous hinging. While the design is intact and well-printed, multiple faults notably impact its overall grade.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 79 (Fine/Very Fine)
All four margins are well clear of the design. The top margin is the narrowest, followed by the left; the right and bottom margins are wider, with the bottom being the most generous. Although not perfectly balanced, the spacing fits squarely within the Fine/Very Fine centering standard per the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

Soundness Evaluation:
This stamp exhibits a combination of multiple faults. Several clipped, pulled, or shortened perforations constitute a major fault. Additionally, there are three very minor faults (ink writing on the back, a perf tip crease, and a hinge remnant) and one extremely minor fault (a light natural gum bend). Per the PSE grading system, the combination of one major fault and several lesser faults supports a Major Fault classification.
Soundness Deduction: –45 points

Perforations and Margins:
Perforated 11 on all sides, the stamp shows multiple irregularities, especially along the top and bottom edges, where perforation damage is evident. Some perforations are clipped or pulled, affecting the visual structure. However, the design remains untrimmed and the margins exceed minimum spacing standards.

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
The stamp maintains strong olive green coloration and an intact front impression. However, the visible perforation damage and the slight ink notation on the reverse reduce its visual integrity. These elements are already accounted for in the soundness deduction and do not warrant an additional penalty.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 79 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness Deduction: –45 (Major Fault)
Adjusted Base Grade: 34
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0
Final Grade: 34 (Good – G)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 713
Condition: Unused, Hinged, Original Gum
Centering: 79 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness: Major Fault (clipped and pulled perfs, writing on back, perf tip crease, hinge remnant, gum bend)
Perforations: Perf 11, multiple defective tips
Eye Appeal: No deduction or bonus applied
Final Grade: 34 (Good – G)

Final Verdict:
This unused, hinged example of Scott #713 is well-centered with a strong design but is significantly affected by perforation damage and multiple other minor faults. These factors collectively reduce its grade to 34 (Good) in accordance with the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

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