U. S. Scott #C65 - Used [LA01-0519-05-05]

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

C65

Stamp Type

Air Mail

Condition

Used

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1962

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #C65 (Used – Single Stamp)
8¢ Jetliner Over Capitol Dome, 1963
(Regular Airmail Issue – Jet Age Symbolism of Speed and Government Authority)

Design Overview:
Scott #C65 features a striking carmine design depicting a jet aircraft soaring over the United States Capitol dome. Issued in 1963 during the height of the Jet Age, this airmail stamp embodies themes of speed, innovation, and federal connectivity through modern transportation. The streamlined aircraft above the iconic government dome reflects the era's optimism and the rapid transformation of mail delivery.

This example is used and shows no gum, as expected for a postally used stamp.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 78 (Fine/Very Fine)
The stamp exhibits solid Fine/Very Fine centering with well-balanced margins. The top margin is the narrowest of the four, while the bottom is broad and fully clear of the design. Both the left and right margins are comfortable, and all framelines are well clear of the perforations.

Soundness Evaluation:
The stamp has several perf tip creases visible under magnification, classified as a fault. There are no tears, thins, or additional structural issues.
Soundness Classification: Fault (multiple perf tip creases)
Soundness Deduction: –30
Adjusted Base Grade: 48 (Good/Very Good)

Perforations and Margins:
All perforations are present and complete, though the top edge shows minor irregularity due to the creasing. Margins remain full and within Fine/Very Fine parameters.

Cancellation and Eye Appeal Evaluation:
The stamp retains strong carmine color and sharp impression. A bold black machine cancel with wave killer bars crosses a portion of the design, partially affecting its visual clarity. The perforation creases are faintly visible from the front.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: –4 (moderate cancel and visible creased tips)

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 78
Soundness Deduction: –30
Subtotal: 48
Eye Appeal Adjustment: –4
Final Grade: 44 (Good/Very Good)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: C65
Condition: Used, No Gum
Centering: 78 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness: Fault (perf tip creases)
Perforations: Complete but irregular at top
Cancellation: Bold machine cancel with moderate impact
Eye Appeal: –4 (cancel and visible crease detract slightly)
Final Grade: 44 (Good/Very Good)

Final Verdict:
This used Scott #C65 stamp presents vibrant color and balanced centering but is downgraded by multiple perf tip creases and a moderately obtrusive cancellation. With a final numerical grade of 44 (Good/Very Good), it remains a collectible example of mid-20th-century airmail design.

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