U.S. Scott #179 - Used - FR/G Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

179

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1875

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #179

Stamp Design
Scott #179 features a portrait of Zachary Taylor, the 12th President of the United States. The design is engraved in blue, with ornate framing and clear text denoting the denomination ("FIVE 5 CENTS") and "U.S. POSTAGE." This is a highly collectible stamp from the 19th-century U.S. issues.

Analysis Using PSE Guidelines
1. Soundness
Front: The stamp shows clear signs of a large, deep thin, which is a major fault under PSE guidelines. This places the stamp in the Damaged Soundness category.
Back: The back confirms the presence of the large, deep thin and also shows evidence of hinging. The absence of gum is typical for a used stamp and does not impact grading.

Fault Assessment:
Classification: Damaged Soundness due to the large, deep thin.

2. Centering
The centering is noticeably off, with one or two sides significantly closer to the edge than their opposites. However, there is still visible white space between the frameline and perforations.
The centering grade is 76 (Fine/Very Fine).
Centering Grade: 76

3. Perforations
The perforations are complete and intact, with no signs of pulled or short perfs. They are consistent with the issue's standards.
Perforation Grade: Faultless.

4. Eye Appeal
Cancelation: The cancel is moderately applied and does not obscure significant portions of the design.
Color: The blue color is vibrant and consistent, helping offset the visual impact of the damage.
Overall Appearance: Despite the large thin, the design remains visible and clear, with a decent cancel placement.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: No additional deduction.

5. Final Numerical Grade Calculation
Base Centering Grade: 76
Soundness Adjustment: Based on PSE guidelines, Fine/Very Fine Centering + Damaged Soundness results in a Fair/Good (20-29) grade.
Final Grade Calculation:
Fair/Good (20-29)

Summary
This used Scott #179 is in Fair/Good (FR/G) condition with a Final Numerical Grade of 25 (midpoint of the range). While the centering is consistent with Fine/Very Fine, the large, deep thin significantly impacts the soundness, placing the stamp in the Damaged category. The overall appearance remains decent, with a neat cancel and vibrant color, but the major fault greatly diminishes its overall grade.

Seller Information

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Registered Since

03/18/2005

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Item Location

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