U. S. Scott #RE191 - MNH - Graded G/VG (SL01-0001-10-04)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

RE191

Stamp Type

Revenues - Cordials, Wines, etc.

Condition

Mint (NH)

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1951

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #RE191 (Unused, Never Hinged – Single Stamp)
51¢ Green and Black – Wines Internal Revenue, 1941 Series
(Engraved Printing, Rouletted, No Gum as Issued)

Design Overview:
Scott #RE191 is a 51¢ green and black engraved revenue stamp issued as part of the 1941 Wines Internal Revenue Series. The design features a bold numeral "51" and the word "CENTS" overprinted in black at the center. The top portion of the stamp displays the inscription "WINES UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE," while the bottom section reads "SERIES OF 1941." Fine line engraving and grapevine motifs appear in the background and lower corners, symbolic of the stamp's purpose for wine taxation. This issue is rouletted, using small cuts for separation rather than perforation holes.

The example submitted is unused, never hinged, and was issued without gum.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
The design is clear of the roulette cuts on all four sides, though the margins are uneven. The top margin is the narrowest, the bottom the widest, and the right margin is narrower than the left. These margin characteristics are typical of Fine/Very Fine centering according to the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

Soundness Evaluation:
The stamp has several ragged, fuzzy, or shorter roulette cuts measuring about half the normal length. This constitutes a fault per grading standards.
Soundness Classification: Fault
Soundness Deduction: –30 points

Rouletting and Margins:
The stamp is rouletted on all four sides, but several cuts are irregular or short. These irregularities detract from the overall quality and soundness of the example.

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
The irregular roulette cuts affect the neatness of the edges but do not detract from the clarity of the design. No additional adjustment is warranted.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness Deduction: –30 (Fault)
Adjusted Base Grade: 47
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0
Final Grade: 47 (Good/Very Good – G/VG)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: RE191
Condition: Unused, Never Hinged, No Gum as Issued
Centering: 77 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness: Fault (ragged, fuzzy, or short roulette cuts)
Rouletting: Intact but irregular on multiple sides
Eye Appeal: No deduction or bonus applied
Final Grade: 47 (Good/Very Good – G/VG)

Final Verdict:
This unused, never hinged example of Scott #RE191 has Fine/Very Fine centering, but the presence of several ragged, fuzzy, or short roulette cuts lowers its grade significantly. It earns a final numerical grade of 47 (Good/Very Good) according to the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

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