U. S. Scott #E13 - Used - Graded Good

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

E13

Stamp Type

Special Delivery

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1925

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #E13 (Used, Never Hinged – Single Stamp)
15¢ Orange Special Delivery – Messenger with Motorcycle, 1925
(U.S. Special Delivery Issue – "At Any United States Post Office")

?️ Design Overview
Scott #E13, released in 1925, features the enduring image of a messenger delivering mail to a child at a residential doorstep. A motorcycle, indicative of rapid delivery, sits parked at the front. This vivid orange engraving reflects the era’s progress in transportation and postal efficiency, marking a transitional phase in U.S. special delivery services.

? Grading Breakdown
Centering Grade: Fine/Very Fine (78)
Top Margin: Slightly narrower than bottom but clearly clear of design.
Bottom Margin: Full and balanced.
Side Margins: Strong left and right spacing; overall visual harmony.
Framelines: No margin touches or crowding.
? Assigned Centering Grade: 78 (Fine/Very Fine)

? Soundness Evaluation
Gum Condition: No original gum (typical for used; no deduction).
Identified Faults:
Fault: Multiple ragged, fuzzy, or shortened perforation tips.
Minor Fault: Light crease (not visible from front but detectable on back).
Fault Classification: Meets criteria for "Fault" under 2009 PSE Guide (combination of one Minor and multiple Very Minor Faults).
? Combined Soundness & Centering Base Grade: 45 (Good/Very Good)

✂️ Perforations & Margins
Perforation Condition:
Numerous tips are ragged, some noticeably frayed or shortened.
No evidence of reperforation or trimming.
Margin Balance: Clean symmetry on all sides helps offset perforation issues.

✒️ Cancellation Classification
Cancel Type: Large black circular cancel, overlapping over half of design.
Placement: Strikes across top and bottom center, obscuring parts of the design.
Effect: Much of the central illustration, including the recipient and window, is obstructed.
Cancel Type Description Eye Appeal Adjustment
Very Heavy Cancel Much of the design is obscured -15 points

?️ Eye Appeal Evaluation
Factor Evaluation Adjustment
Color & Impression Strong impression, rich orange tone +1
Cancel Impact Very heavy cancel obscures design -15
Overall Condition Crease is not visible from the front 0
? Final Eye Appeal Adjustment: –14 points

? Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Grading Component Score
Base Grade (F/VF Centering + Fault Soundness) 45 (Good/Very Good)
Eye Appeal Adjustment –14
Final Numerical Grade 31 (Good – G)

? Final Summary
Category Evaluation
Scott Number E13
Condition Used, Never Hinged, No Gum
Centering Fine/Very Fine (78)
Soundness Fault (fuzzy perfs and light crease)
Perforations Multiple ragged/shortened tips
Cancellation Very Heavy (over half the design obscured)
Eye Appeal –14 points (due to strong cancel despite bold coloration)
Final Grade 31 (Good – G)

? Final Verdict:
This Scott #E13 used stamp has solid centering with Fine/Very Fine margins and a strong impression, but its condition is affected by a light crease, numerous ragged perforations, and a very heavy cancellation that obscures much of the design. While the bold orange color remains attractive, the defects collectively reduce the grade to 31 (Good – G).

Seller Information

Seller

jamisonenterprises (1007)

Registered Since

03/18/2005

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Store

Jamison Stamps & Books

Item Location

California, United States

Ships To

Worldwide

Returns Accepted

No

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