U. S. Scott #C13 - MH - Graded VG/F (AM01-C007 - 01-01)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

C13

Stamp Type

Air Mail

Condition

Unused

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1930

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #C13 (Unused, Hinged – Single Stamp)
65¢ Green – Graf Zeppelin Airmail, 1930
(Europe–Pan America Flight – Zeppelin Over Ocean)

Design Overview:
Scott #C13 was issued in 1930 as part of the celebrated Graf Zeppelin airmail set, commemorating the Pan American flight of the German airship LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin. The design features the airship crossing the Atlantic Ocean, framed by bold horizontal borders that emphasize scale and movement. Printed in rich green, it is one of three Zeppelin issues regarded among the most iconic U.S. airmail stamps.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 78 (Fine/Very Fine)
The design is slightly low and shifted right. The top margin is narrow, particularly toward the right edge, while the bottom margin is broad and comfortably clear of the frameline. The left and right margins are balanced, though the right is marginally tighter. This spacing places the stamp in the Fine/Very Fine range under PSE guidelines.

Soundness Evaluation:
The stamp retains original gum and has been hinged. A visible toned spot is present on the reverse, which qualifies as a Minor Fault under the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.
Soundness Classification: Minor Fault
Soundness Deduction: –20 points

Perforations and Margins:
The stamp is perforated 11 and shows full, intact, and evenly punched perforations. Margins are intact with no evidence of trimming or irregular separation. The top margin is the most narrow, while the bottom is the most generous, with the sides in between.

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
The stamp retains vibrant green color and sharp engraving detail. The toning spot is not visible from the face, so overall presentation remains strong. Color and impression quality merit a modest positive adjustment.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: +3 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 78 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness Deduction: –20 (Minor Fault)
Adjusted Base Grade: 58
Eye Appeal Adjustment: +3
Final Grade: 61 (Very Good–Fine – VG-F)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: C13
Condition: Unused, Hinged, Original Gum
Centering: Fine/Very Fine (78)
Soundness: Minor Fault (toning spot on reverse)
Perforations: Full and intact, evenly separated
Eye Appeal: +3 adjustment for strong color and sharp impression
Final Grade: 61 (Very Good–Fine – VG-F)

Final Verdict:
This unused, hinged example of Scott #C13 displays Fine/Very Fine centering and strong visual presence, with bold color and sharp engraving. A toned spot on the reverse reduces soundness, but it does not affect the front presentation. The final grade is 61 (Very Good–Fine – VG-F), making this an attractive and collectible example of the classic 65¢ Graf Zeppelin airmail issue.

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