U. S. Scott #C137 - Used - Graded VF (SD22-C004-01-01)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

C137

Stamp Type

Air Mail

Condition

Used

Centering

VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

80 (VF)

Year of Issue

2001

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #C137 (Used, Never Hinged – Single Stamp, No Original Gum)
80¢ Mount McKinley, Alaska – 2001
(U.S. Airmail Issue – Scenic America Series, Self-Adhesive)

Design Overview:
This stamp, issued in 2001, features a dramatic photograph of Mount McKinley (Denali) in Alaska, the tallest mountain in North America. The issue is part of the Scenic America series, showcasing the majestic beauty of the U.S. landscape. The 80¢ denomination reflects its use as an international airmail rate. Its cool-toned palette of blues and whites captures the rugged splendor of Denali’s snowy peaks.

This example is used, never hinged, and was issued as a self-adhesive stamp. It has no visible cancellation, and the back shows no original gum, consistent with detached self-adhesive stamps.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 79 (Fine/Very Fine – F/VF)
The top margin is full and well clear, the bottom margin is slightly wider than the top, the left margin is wide, and the right margin is clearly narrower but does not approach the design. Margins conform to Fine/Very Fine standards, with all framelines fully visible. Despite mild asymmetry, the image remains well balanced.

Soundness Evaluation:
No faults are visible. The back surface is clean, showing some typical light handling marks but no thins, creases, or discoloration. The stamp shows no gum, which is not considered a fault on used self-adhesive stamps. There is no evidence of hinging. This stamp is considered faultless in soundness.
Soundness Deduction: 0

Perforations and Margins:
Die cuts are clean and evenly spaced, consistent with the self-adhesive Scenic America series. All edges are fully intact, with no scuffing or pulled perforations.

Cancellation Classification:
There is no visible cancellation on the front of the stamp. According to the PSE Grading Guide, the absence of a visible cancel on a used stamp is considered a bonus to eye appeal.

Eye Appeal Evaluation:
The stamp displays strong contrast and vivid mountain tones with a clean appearance and no discoloration or wear. The absence of cancellation further enhances visual appeal.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: +5

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 79
Soundness Deduction: 0
Eye Appeal Adjustment: +5
Final Grade: 84 (Very Fine – VF)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: C137
Condition: Used, Never Hinged, No Gum (Self-Adhesive)
Centering: 79 (Fine/Very Fine – F/VF)
Soundness: Faultless
Perforations: Clean die cuts, no ragged tips
Cancellation: No visible cancel (bonus to eye appeal)
Eye Appeal: +5 (color, freshness, uncanceled)
Final Grade: 84 (Very Fine – VF)

Final Verdict:
This used example of Scott #C137 exhibits excellent quality across all grading categories. The centering is strong for a self-adhesive issue, and it is faultless in soundness. The absence of a visible cancellation dramatically improves visual appeal, particularly for a used stamp. The resulting final grade of 84 (Very Fine) makes this an especially desirable and collectible representation of modern U.S. airmail.

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