U. S. Scott #E15 - Used - Graded F/VF

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

E15

Stamp Type

Special Delivery

Condition

Used

Centering

VF/XF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

75 (F/VF)

Year of Issue

1927

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #E15 (Used, Never Hinged – Single Stamp)
10¢ Dull Red Violet Special Delivery – Motorcycle Delivery, 1927
(U.S. Special Delivery Issue – "At Any United States Post Office")

?️ Design Overview
Issued in 1927, Scott #E15 continues the U.S. Special Delivery series with a striking dull red violet design. It features a mail carrier delivering a letter to a child at the door of a classic brick residence, motorcycle parked out front. This enduring design symbolizes the modernization of the postal system and the commitment to speedy service — now reinforced with mechanical transportation.

? Grading Breakdown
Centering Grade: Very Fine/Extremely Fine (88)
Top Margin: Slightly narrower than bottom but well clear of the design.
Bottom Margin: Generous and full.
Side Margins: Even spacing on both left and right sides.
Framelines: All fully visible and comfortably distant from perforations.
✅ The stamp clearly fits within the VF/XF range, where visual balance and full margins are better than average.
? Assigned Centering Grade: 88 (Very Fine/Extremely Fine)

? Soundness Evaluation
Gum Condition: No original gum (used stamp – no deduction).
Faults Identified:
Very Minor Fault: Corner perforation crease (bottom right).
Very Minor Fault: Dirt smudging or spotting on the back.
✅ These two faults combine to a Minor Fault under the 2009 PSE grading guide.
? Base Grade: 73 (Fine)
(VF/XF centering paired with Minor Fault soundness deducts -15 points from centering)

✂️ Perforations & Margins
Perforation Condition: Fully intact and clean across all sides.
Margin Balance: Symmetrical left and right margins, slightly wider bottom than top — visually appealing.
✅ Strong support for VF/XF centering.

✒️ Cancellation Classification
Type: Light circular black cancel.
Placement: Primarily across the left side, partially overlapping the design but not obscuring key elements.
Effect: Stamp remains very legible and visually balanced.
Classification Description Adjustment
Light Cancel Clear, unobtrusive, does not diminish front presentation +2 pts

?️ Eye Appeal Evaluation
Factor Evaluation Adjustment
Color & Impression Rich dull red violet, sharp engraving +2
Cancel Impact Light and unobtrusive +2
Back Fault Visibility Not visible from front 0
? Total Eye Appeal Adjustment: +4 points

? Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Grading Component Score
Base Grade (VF/XF Centering + Minor Fault Soundness) 73
Eye Appeal Adjustment +4
Final Numerical Grade 77 (Fine/Very Fine – F/VF)

? Final Summary
Category Evaluation
Scott Number E15
Condition Used, Never Hinged, No Gum
Centering Very Fine/Extremely Fine (88)
Soundness Minor Fault (corner perf crease, dirt smudging on back)
Perforations Full and clean, no shortening or ragging
Cancellation Light, mostly on left margin, adds to balance
Eye Appeal +4 points (excellent impression, minimal visual interference)
Final Grade 77 (Fine/Very Fine – F/VF)

? Final Verdict:
This Scott #E15 is a well-centered and visually attractive used stamp, exhibiting VF/XF centering (88) and sharp detail. Despite two very minor faults on the back (a corner perf crease and light smudging), the front remains undisturbed. The light, unobtrusive cancellation earns a +4 eye appeal bonus, raising the final grade to 77 (Fine/Very Fine – F/VF). A strong collector’s example with premium centering and aesthetic balance.

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