U. S. Scott #887 - MNH - VF Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

887

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Centering

VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

80 (VF)

Year of Issue

1940

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #887 (Daniel Chester French, 5¢ Mint Stamp)

Design Description
Front: The stamp features a portrait of Daniel Chester French, the celebrated American sculptor best known for designing the statue of Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial. The design includes artistic elements such as a sculptor's palette and tools in the lower left, with a laurel wreath encircling the portrait. Printed in blue, the stamp exemplifies a clean and crisp impression typical of mid-20th century U.S. postage.
Back: The back is clean with no visible defects, showing original gum (OG) with a smooth finish.
Evaluation Criteria

Soundness (Grade: Faultless)
There are no visible flaws such as creases, tears, or thins.
The gum is original and shows no disturbances or skips, confirming its "never hinged" status.
Grade: Faultless

Centering (Grade: 81)
The stamp is slightly off-center, with the right margin narrower than the left. However, all margins are full and well clear of the perforations.
Centering Grade: 81 (Very Fine)

Perforations
The perforations are uniform, complete, and well-defined, with no missing or noticeably short perforation teeth.
Evaluation: Perfect

Eye Appeal (Grade: +0)
The overall presentation is clean, with sharp printing and excellent contrast between the design and the background. No additional bonus for eye appeal is applied due to the centering issue.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0

Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Centering Grade: 81
Soundness Adjustment: No deduction
Eye Appeal Adjustment: +0
Final Grade: 81

Final Remarks
This stamp is a well-preserved example of Scott #887, with clean gum and strong aesthetic qualities. Its slightly off-center design affects its final grade, but the stamp remains in Very Fine condition, suitable for display or addition to a high-quality collection.

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