U. S. Scott #C136 - Used - Graded F/VF

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

C136

Stamp Type

Air Mail

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

75 (F/VF)

Year of Issue

2001

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #C136 (Used, Hinged – Single Stamp, No Original Gum)
70¢ Nine-Mile Prairie, Nebraska – 2001
(U.S. Airmail Issue – Scenic America Series)

?️ Design Overview:
Scott #C136 highlights the expansive Nine-Mile Prairie, one of the few remaining examples of tallgrass prairie in Nebraska. This 2001 airmail stamp captures a serene landscape of golden-brown grasses and a distant tree line beneath a wide, pastel-blue sky. As part of the Scenic America self-adhesive series, this issue reflects the shift toward photographic realism in modern U.S. stamp design.

This specimen is used, has been hinged, and shows no visible cancellation on the front. It also lacks original gum, which is not penalized for used stamps.

? Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 78 (Fine/Very Fine – F/VF)
The image is slightly off-center to the right
All four margins are full and well clear of the perforations
Margins meet the minimum requirement for F/VF classification, with some asymmetry
PSE grading guidelines define this spacing as Fine/Very Fine (78)

? Soundness Evaluation:
Fault Type: Hinged, with hinge remnant visible on the reverse
Gum Condition: No original gum (expected for used stamps; no deduction)
Other Faults: No creases, thins, or paper disturbances
? Soundness Deduction: –5 (Very Minor Fault: Hinged)

✂️ Perforations & Margins:
Perforations (Die Cuts): Intact and evenly spaced with no pulled or irregular areas

Margins:
Right margin slightly narrow but not touching the design
Top, bottom, and left margins well-balanced and spacious
Overall framing is structurally clean and visually effective

? Cancellation Classification:
The stamp appears uncancelled—there is no visible cancellation on the face
This enhances the stamp’s eye appeal, particularly for a used issue

?️ Eye Appeal Evaluation:
Factor Assessment Impact
Color & Impression Crisp and natural tones +1
Freshness Clean face, no visible soiling or damage +1
Cancellation Presence No visible cancel +3
? Total Eye Appeal Adjustment: +5 points

? Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Component Score
Centering Grade 78
Soundness Deduction –5
Eye Appeal Adjustment +5
Final Grade 78 ✅

? Final Summary:
Category Evaluation
Scott Number C136
Condition Used, Hinged, No Original Gum
Centering 78 (Fine/Very Fine – F/VF)
Soundness Very Minor Fault (hinge remnant)
Perforations Intact, even die cuts
Backing No gum (typical for used); visible hinge mark
Cancellation None visible
Eye Appeal +5 (clean face, strong color, no cancel)
Final Grade 78 (Fine/Very Fine – F/VF) ✅

? Final Verdict:
This Scott #C136 stamp is a top-tier used example with excellent presentation. The absence of cancellation, well-centered design, and bright, clean face all contribute to high eye appeal. The only deduction comes from a hinge remnant on the back. With a final grade of 78 (Fine/Very Fine), this is a strongly collectible modern airmail issue with superb display quality.

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