U. S. Scott #714 - Unused - Graded Good (NA01-0117-03-03)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

714

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Unused

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1932

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #714 (Unused, Hinged – Single Stamp)
9¢ Rose – George Washington, 1932
(Washington Bicentennial Series – Engraved, Flat Plate Printing, Perf 11, Unwatermarked)

Design Overview:
Scott #714 is a 9¢ rose-colored engraved stamp issued as part of the 1932 Washington Bicentennial series. The stamp features a bust of George Washington in formal attire, facing forward, framed by laurel branches. “UNITED STATES POSTAGE” appears in a ribbon banner across the top, with “WASHINGTON” and the commemorative dates “1732” and “1932” flanking the portrait. The denomination “9 CENTS 9” is shown at the bottom. The stamp was printed using flat plate printing on unwatermarked paper and perforated 11 on all four sides.

The submitted example is unused, with full original gum and a visible hinge remnant. While the stamp is complete and the design remains fully intact, its grade is impacted by multiple condition faults.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 71 (Fine)
The stamp meets the criteria for Fine centering. The design is visibly clear of the perforations on all four sides, though the left margin is tight, followed by the bottom. The right margin is the widest, with the top being slightly more generous than the bottom. The spacing falls within the Fine threshold established by the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

Soundness Evaluation:
Several faults affect the stamp's condition. These include multiple ragged or shortened perforations, two corner perforation creases, a hinge remnant, and a minor natural gum bend. The combination of one moderate fault (shortened or fuzzy perfs), two very minor faults (perf creases and hinge remnant), and one extremely minor fault (gum bend) qualifies for the “Fault” category under the PSE grading matrix.
Soundness Deduction: –40 points

Perforations and Margins:
Perforated 11 as expected, the stamp shows several irregular perforation tips, particularly on the left and upper sides. These appear shortened or rough, and two perforation tips show light creasing. All perforations remain intact, with no signs of trimming. Margins are narrow on the left and bottom but exceed the design comfortably.

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
The color remains rich and vibrant, with clean paper and a strong design impression. While the faults are visible under magnification, they do not severely impair the stamp’s presentation from the front. Therefore, no additional adjustment is warranted.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 71 (Fine)
Soundness Deduction: –40 (Fault)
Adjusted Base Grade: 31
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0
Final Grade: 31 (Good – G)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 714
Condition: Unused, Hinged, Original Gum
Centering: 71 (Fine)
Soundness: Fault (ragged perfs, corner perf creases, hinge remnant, gum bend)
Perforations: Perf 11, intact but visibly worn and uneven
Eye Appeal: No deduction or bonus applied
Final Grade: 31 (Good – G)

Final Verdict:
This unused, hinged example of Scott #714 exhibits solid Fine centering and a clear design, but is notably affected by several condition faults. Due to multiple small imperfections, especially with perforations, the stamp receives a final grade of 31 (Good) in accordance with the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

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