U. S. Scott #E3 - Used - Graded Good

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

E3

Stamp Type

Special Delivery

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1893

Item Description

Detailed Analysis for Scott #E3

Design Description
The stamp features the Special Delivery Messenger running to deliver mail, surrounded by inscriptions that emphasize the immediacy of delivery service. The intricate engraving work highlights the energy and urgency associated with special delivery services in the late 19th century.

Condition Analysis
1. Soundness (Grade: Major Fault)
Issue: The back of the stamp shows evidence of a large crease.
Evaluation: A large crease qualifies as a Major Fault, which significantly reduces the soundness grade.
Soundness Grade: Major Fault

2. Centering (Grade: 77)
The stamp is noticeably off-center with one or two sides closer to the perforations. However, there is white space between the frameline and the perforations, indicating Fine/Very Fine centering.
Centering Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)

3. Perforations
Perforations are intact with no visible short or pulled perfs. They appear well-formed for this issue.
Perforation Condition: Good

4. Eye Appeal (Grade: -5 Adjustment)
The cancel is fairly heavy and obscures parts of the design, but the color and impression remain strong.
Deduction: A slight reduction (-5) for a heavy cancel that diminishes overall eye appeal.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: -5 Points

Final Grading Calculation
Base Grade (Centering): 77
Soundness Deduction (Major Fault): -40
Eye Appeal Adjustment: -5
Final Grade: 77−40−5=32

Final Grade and Classification
Numerical Grade: 32
Classification: Good (G)

Summary of Condition:
Centering: Fine/Very Fine (77)
Soundness: Major Fault (Large crease)
Perforations: Good
Eye Appeal: -5 adjustment for heavy cancel
Final Numerical Grade: 32 (Good)

This stamp falls into the Good (G) category due to the impact of the large crease combined with the heavy cancel affecting eye appeal.

Seller Information

Seller

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Registered Since

03/18/2005

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Store

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Item Location

California, United States

Ships To

Worldwide

Returns Accepted

No

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