U. S. Scott #758 - MNH - Graded F/VF (LA01-0039-02-02)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

758

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 #758 (Unused, No Gum as Issued – Single Stamp)
Mount Rainier National Park Commemorative – 3¢ Purple, 1934

?️ Design Overview
Scott #758 celebrates Mount Rainier National Park, located in Washington state, as part of the 1934 imperforate National Parks commemorative series. The stamp features a tranquil view of the snow-capped peak of Mount Rainier reflected in a glassy lake, surrounded by dense forest. Printed in deep violet-purple, this stamp is part of the "Farley’s Follies" ungummed pane issues distributed by the U.S. Post Office Department.

This example is unused, never hinged, and was issued without gum, as standard.

? Grading Breakdown
Centering Grade: Fine/Very Fine (78)
The design is visibly off-center to the right and slightly high.
All four margins are present and clear of the design, though the left and bottom margins are narrower than the right and top.
Still qualifies as Fine/Very Fine by PSE standards, but on the lower end due to the imbalance.
? Assigned Centering Grade: 78

? Soundness Evaluation
Gum: No gum, as issued – Not a fault
Faults: None observed. The reverse is clean, showing no thins, creases, ink offset, or discoloration.
? Soundness Deduction: 0 (Faultless)
? Adjusted Base Grade: 78

✂️ Perforations & Margins
Perforations: Not applicable – this is an imperforate issue.
Margins: All four edges are cleanly cut. Bottom and left margins are noticeably tighter but remain clear of the design.

?️ Eye Appeal Evaluation
Aspect Assessment
Color & Ink Strong purple impression with high detail
Balance Slight right-top shift, which impacts overall symmetry
Overall Look Still attractive, though not especially striking
? Eye Appeal Adjustment: +1

? Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Grading Component Score
Base Grade (Centering) 78
Soundness Deduction 0
Subtotal 78
Eye Appeal Adjustment +1
Final Grade 79 ✅

? Final Summary
Attribute Details
Scott Number 758
Condition Unused, Never Hinged
Gum No Gum (As Issued)
Centering Fine/Very Fine (78)
Soundness Faultless
Eye Appeal Strong purple color, clean design
Final Grade 79 (Fine–Very Fine)

? Final Verdict
Scott #758 – the Mount Rainier 3¢ commemorative – is a well-executed tribute to the Pacific Northwest’s natural grandeur. Despite slight off-centering, the stamp is faultless and displays rich color and a crisp scenic engraving. It earns a solid 79 grade, making it a strong representative of the National Parks imperforate issues.

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