U. S. Scott #757 - MNH - Graded F/VF (LA01-0039-02-01)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

757

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

75 (F/VF)

Year of Issue

1934

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #757 (Unused, Never Hinged – Single Stamp)
2¢ Vermilion – Grand Canyon, 1935
(National Parks Series – Rotary Press Printing, Imperforate)

Design Overview:
Scott #757 is a 2¢ imperforate commemorative stamp issued in 1935 as part of the National Parks series. The design features a detailed engraving of the Grand Canyon's vast rock formations, with “U.S. POSTAGE” inscribed vertically on the left and “GRAND CANYON” on the right. The denomination “2¢” appears in circular medallions at the bottom of both vertical side panels. Issued imperforate, these stamps were sold in souvenir panes and intended largely for collectors, not general postage.

The submitted example is unused, has original gum, and was never hinged. The impression is bold and sharp, with strong color fidelity and clean-cut margins.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 79 (Fine/Very Fine)
The stamp's design is well clear of all margins, with no approach to frameline contact. The left margin is the narrowest, followed by the bottom. The right margin is the widest, and the top margin is broader than the bottom. This slightly uneven balance results in a centering grade consistent with Fine/Very Fine. It meets the minimum margin criteria and avoids any deduction for visual crowding.

Soundness Evaluation:
The stamp is faultless. There are no signs of bends, creases, thins, or surface issues on either the face or the reverse.
Soundness Classification: Faultless
Soundness Deduction: 0 points

Perforations and Margins:
As an imperforate stamp, the example has four manually cut margins. The stamp remains fully rectangular, with straight and parallel edges. There is no visible evidence of trimming into the design, slanting, or unevenness that would affect the centering or soundness grade.

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
The front of the stamp displays rich vermilion color, clean paper, and sharp engraving detail. There are no offset marks, printing flaws, or distracting toning. The reverse is clean. No deductions or bonuses are appropriate.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 79 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness Deduction: 0 (Faultless)
Adjusted Base Grade: 79
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0
Final Grade: 79 (Fine/Very Fine – F-VF)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 757
Condition: Unused, Hinged, Original Gum
Centering: 79 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness: Faultless
Perforations: Imperforate – full margins, evenly cut
Eye Appeal: No adjustment
Final Grade: 79 (Fine/Very Fine – F-VF)

Final Verdict:
This unused, hinged example of Scott #757 earns a final grade of 79, placing it at the top end of the Fine/Very Fine category. The stamp is visually appealing and free of faults, with solidly above-average centering for a hand-cut imperforate issue from the National Parks series.

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