U. S. Scott #756 - MNH - Graded F/VF

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

756

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Centering

VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

75 (F/VF)

Year of Issue

1934

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #756 (Unused, No Gum as Issued – Single Stamp)
Yosemite National Park Commemorative – ½¢ Green, 1934

? Design Overview
Scott #756 is part of the 1934 National Parks commemorative series, celebrating the scenic majesty of Yosemite National Park. The stamp presents a tranquil view of a forest-lined river flowing beneath towering cliffs and a cascading waterfall, all framed in a classic engraved design. Issued in bright green, this imperforate stamp comes from the “Farley’s Follies” special printings and was distributed ungummed.

This example is unused, never hinged, and has no gum as issued.

? Grading Breakdown
Centering Grade: Fine/Very Fine (79)
Slightly off-center to the right and bottom.
All four frame lines are intact and clearly visible, with the left and top margins wider than the right and bottom.
Margins meet the minimum standard for Fine/Very Fine centering.
? Assigned Centering Grade: 79

? Soundness Evaluation
Gum: No gum, as issued – Not a fault
Faults: None visible. The back shows no ink transfer, creases, thins, or discoloration.
? Soundness Deduction: 0 (Faultless)
? Adjusted Base Grade: 79

✂️ Perforations & Margins
Perforations: Not applicable – this is an imperforate issue.
Margins: Left and top are comfortably wide, right and bottom slightly narrower but clear of design. Cut edges are smooth.

?️ Eye Appeal Evaluation
Aspect Assessment
Color & Ink Bold green impression with good saturation and contrast
Balance Slight right-bottom shift, but still aesthetically pleasing
Overall Look Clean, fresh, and well preserved
? Eye Appeal Adjustment: +1

? Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Grading Component Score
Base Grade (Centering) 79
Soundness Deduction 0
Subtotal 79
Eye Appeal Adjustment +1
Final Grade 80 ✅

? Final Summary
Attribute Details
Scott Number 756
Condition Unused, Never Hinged
Gum No Gum (As Issued)
Centering Fine/Very Fine (79)
Soundness Faultless
Eye Appeal Rich green tone, scenic and balanced
Final Grade 80 (Fine–Very Fine)

? Final Verdict
Scott #756 – the Yosemite National Park ½¢ commemorative – is a serene and historically significant piece from the 1934 National Parks series. With Fine/Very Fine centering, flawless soundness, and excellent color, this stamp earns a solid 80 grade. It’s a charming example suitable for collectors of National Parks or imperforate commemoratives.

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