U. S. Scottr #J77 - Used - Graded G/VG

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

J77

Stamp Type

Postage Due

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1930

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #J77 (Used, Hinged – Single Stamp)
$1 Carmine – Dollar Sign & Numerals, 1930
(U.S. Postage Due Issue – Third Bureau Design, 1930 Reprint)

?️ Design Overview
Scott #J77 represents the $1 denomination in the final series of engraved postage due stamps, printed in 1930. This bold design uses deep carmine ink and displays a large vertical dollar sign, flanked by two “1” numerals and the word “ONE” in an ornate central panel. It was intended for significant unpaid postage assessments and served as the highest-value postage due stamp in the series.

? Grading Breakdown
Centering Grade: Fine/Very Fine (79)
Top Margin: Even and comfortably spaced from the frame
Bottom Margin: Slightly tighter but still clear of the design
Left Margin: Narrower than the right, but retains visible white space
Right Margin: Wide and well balanced
Framelines: Clear and intact on all sides
✅ Meets the standard for Fine/Very Fine centering under PSE: at least one or two slightly narrow margins, but all frame lines remain clearly separate from the perfs
? Assigned Centering Grade: 79 (Fine/Very Fine)

? Soundness Evaluation
Fault Level Description
Very Minor Fault Light dirt smudging or spotting on back of stamp
Very Minor Fault Hinge remnant / hinge mark on back
Very Minor Fault Ink writing (handstamp or pencil) on back
Very Minor Fault Small corner perforation crease (lower left)
⮕ Per the PSE Guide, two or three minor faults or a combination of minor and very minor faults qualifies as a Fault (not just “Minor Fault” or “Very Minor Fault” classification alone).
? Soundness Classification: Fault
? Combined Base Grade (F/VF Centering + Fault Soundness): Good/Very Good (40–49)
➡️ Selected Combined Base Grade: 49

✂️ Perforations & Margins
Perforation Condition: Structurally intact, no pulled or shortened perfs
Margins: All frame lines visible; right side is particularly generous
Minor Issue: Crease at bottom left corner affects one perforation
? Still qualifies structurally as sound with only aesthetic impact under Very Minor Fault

? Cancellation Classification
Cancel Type: Black double-bar cancel
Position: Crosses left and right “1” numerals, with most of central design still legible
Obscurity Level: Clearly visible but does not dominate or obliterate the design
? Classification: Moderate Cancel
? Eye Appeal Adjustment: –5

?️ Eye Appeal Evaluation
Attribute Impact
Cancel Strength –5 (moderate coverage but not obscuring design)
Color & Impression Strong carmine impression (+0)
Visible Faults on Face None detectable; all faults on reverse or in perfs (+0)
? Total Eye Appeal Adjustment: –5 points

? Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Grading Component Value
Centering Grade 79
Soundness Deduction (Fault) –30
Eye Appeal Adjustment –5
Final Numerical Grade 44
Grade Classification Good–Very Good (GD–VG) ✅

? Final Summary
Category Evaluation
Scott Number J77
Condition Used, Hinged, No Gum
Centering Fine/Very Fine (79) — excellent margins with slight left-side narrowness
Soundness Fault – four very minor issues collectively qualify as Fault: hinge mark, light dirt on back, ink marking on back, corner perf crease
Perforations Intact; small corner crease at lower left
Cancellation Moderate black cancel; visible but not heavy
Eye Appeal –5 deduction due to cancellation
Final Grade 44 (Good–Very Good – GD–VG)

? Final Verdict
This used Scott #J77 features Fine/Very Fine centering, strong color, and structurally intact perforations. It has multiple very minor issues on the back, including a hinge remnant, ink marking, corner perf crease, and dirt smudging — which together constitute a Fault under PSE standards. The cancel moderately overlaps the design but does not dominate it, resulting in a final grade of 44 (Good–Very Good – GD–VG).

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