U. S. Scott #765 - MNH - Graded F/VF (LA01-0041-02-04)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

765

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 #765 (Unused, Never Hinged – Single Stamp)
10¢ Gray Black – Great Smoky Mountains, 1935
(National Parks Series – Rotary Press Printing, Imperforate)

Design Overview:
Scott #765 is a 10¢ imperforate commemorative stamp issued in 1935 as part of the National Parks series. The design features a scenic rendering of the Great Smoky Mountains, with tree-covered ridges in the background and a lone pine tree rising prominently in the foreground. The denomination “10 CENTS” is presented in an ornamental ribbon at the bottom center, and “GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS” appears at the top. Like the rest of the series, this issue was produced imperforate in souvenir panes of six for collectors.

The submitted example is unused, with no signs of prior hinging. The design is sharp, and the inking is clean and consistent.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 79 (Fine/Very Fine)
All four margins are well clear of the design. The left margin is the narrowest, followed by the bottom. The top and right margins are more generous. The image is slightly biased toward the lower-left corner, but all sides maintain proper spacing and avoid crowding the framelines. This results in a Fine/Very Fine centering classification in line with the 2009 PSE grading guidelines.

Soundness Evaluation:
This stamp is faultless. There are no tears, creases, thins, stains, or ink offsets. The paper is clean and the gum is intact.
Soundness Classification: Faultless
Soundness Deduction: 0 points

Perforations and Margins:
As an imperforate issue, the stamp has straight, full margins on all sides. The cut is clean with no trimming into the design, and the corners are sharp and intact.

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
The stamp displays a rich black-gray tone with crisp linework and an evenly applied impression. The paper is fresh and the image is aesthetically pleasing. No deductions or bonuses apply.
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: 765
Condition: Unused, Never Hinged, Original Gum
Centering: 79 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness: Faultless
Perforations: Imperforate – clean margins, no trimming
Eye Appeal: No deduction or bonus applied
Final Grade: 79 (Fine/Very Fine – F-VF)

Final Verdict:
This unused, never hinged example of Scott #765 is a clean and faultless stamp with balanced Fine/Very Fine centering. With sharp presentation and no flaws, it earns a final grade of 79 (F-VF) per the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

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