U. S. Scott #873 - MNH - VF Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

873

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

80 (VF)

Year of Issue

1940

Item Description

Detailed Analysis for Scott #873

Design Description
The stamp features Booker T. Washington, an influential African American educator, author, and advisor to U.S. presidents. The portrait is surrounded by an elegant oval frame, with laurels and an emblematic lamp of learning. The denomination "10¢" appears prominently on both sides of the frame.

Grading Categories
Soundness
Observation: The stamp appears faultless, with no visible tears, creases, or thins. The gum on the reverse side is intact and evenly distributed, with no visible disturbances or discoloration.
Soundness Grade: Faultless

Centering
Observation: The stamp is slightly off-center with the left margin noticeably narrower than the right margin. However, the design is not crowded, and all framelines are well clear of the perforations.
Centering Grade: 79

Perforations
Observation: The perforations are clean and intact, with no evidence of trimming or missing teeth. There is some slight unevenness on a few perforation tips, but this is consistent with the production standards of the time.
Perforation Quality: Good

Eye Appeal
Observation: The stamp presents a clean and crisp impression, with a sharp portrait of Booker T. Washington. The color is rich and evenly distributed, contributing to an overall pleasing aesthetic.
Eye Appeal Grade: +5 Bonus Applied

Final Numerical Grade
Centering Grade: 79
Soundness Grade: Faultless
Eye Appeal Adjustment: +5
Final Grade: 84 (Very Fine)

Summary
Stamp: Scott #873
Condition: Mint, Never Hinged (NH)
Gum: Original and faultless
Grade: VF 84

Comments: A visually striking example of this issue, with faultless soundness and exceptional eye appeal despite the slight off-centering. A worthy addition to any collection.

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