U.S. Scott #854 - MNH - G/VG Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

854

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1939

Item Description

Updated Detailed Analysis of the Stamp (Scott #854)

Design Description

Front: The stamp features the image of George Washington’s inauguration as the first President of the United States. The text "U.S. POSTAGE" is at the top, followed by "SESQUICENTENNIAL OF THE INAUGURATION OF WASHINGTON AS FIRST PRESIDENT." The denomination "THREE CENTS" and the year "1789-1939" are displayed at the bottom.

Back: The back of the stamp shows original gum, confirming it is mint and never hinged. There is a visible light stain on the back, which affects its overall soundness.

Soundness
Condition: The stamp has a light stain on the back, which is categorized as a fault in soundness.
Grade: Fault Soundness

Centering
Observation: The stamp is noticeably off-center, with one or two sides significantly closer to the edge than the opposite side. However, there is still clear white space between the frameline and the perforations, ensuring that the design is not touching the edges.
Grade: Centering: 78 (Fine/Very Fine)

Perforations
Observation: The perforations are clean, uniform, and intact, which adds to the stamp's overall quality.

Eye Appeal
Observation: The stamp has a neat and clean appearance with strong color and a clear impression. The off-centering slightly affects its visual balance, but the stain on the back does not affect the front presentation.
Grade: Eye Appeal: No adjustment (neat, clean appearance)

Final Numerical Grade
Taking into account the centering, soundness, and eye appeal:
Base Grade: 78 (Centering: Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness Adjustment: Deduct 30 points for the light stain (Fault).
Eye Appeal Bonus: No adjustment.
Final Numerical Grade: 48 (Good-Very Good)

Summary:
Soundness Grade: Fault (Light Stain)
Centering Grade: 78 (Fine/Very Fine)
Perforations: Clean and intact
Eye Appeal: No bonus or deduction
Final Numerical Grade: 48 (Good-Very Good)

This final grade of 48 reflects the stamp's overall condition, centering, and aesthetic quality, placing it in the Good-Very Good category due to the presence of the light stain.

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