U. S. Scott #867 - MNH - F/VF Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

867

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

75 (F/VF)

Year of Issue

1940

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #867

Design
Scott #867, part of the Famous American Series, honors Walt Whitman. The stamp features a classic portrait of Whitman in blue ink, surrounded by an ornate frame with his name and the denomination of "5 Cents" displayed prominently at the bottom. The engraving is sharp, with a well-executed rendering of the portrait and intricate details in the frame.

Soundness
Observations: The stamp exhibits no visible faults on either the front or back. There are no perforation flaws, thins, creases, or stains. The original gum is intact and undisturbed, further confirming its soundness.
Grade: Faultless

Centering
Observations: The stamp is noticeably off-center, with the left margin narrower than the right. Despite the off-centering, all four margins are full and white space is present between the frameline and the perforations.
Grade: 79 (Fine-Very Fine)

Perforations
Observations: The perforations are intact and evenly cut, with no short or pulled perforations visible. The uniformity of the perforations complements the overall condition of the stamp.
Grade: Perfect

Eye Appeal
Observations: The bright blue color is fresh and vibrant, with no signs of fading or discoloration. The clean and crisp printing adds to the overall aesthetic appeal of the stamp.
Bonus Adjustment: None added since the centering slightly detracts from perfect visual symmetry.
Grade: Neutral (No bonus added)

Final Numerical Grade
Using PSE standards for combining soundness and centering:

Fine-Very Fine Centering (79) combined with Faultless Soundness corresponds to a Fine-Very Fine (75-79) category.
Thus, the final numerical grade for this stamp is 79.

Summary:
Design: Strong engraving of Walt Whitman.
Soundness Grade: Faultless
Centering Grade: 79
Perforations Grade: Perfect
Eye Appeal Grade: Neutral
Final Numerical Grade: 79 (Fine-Very Fine)

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