U.S. Scott #C128 - Used - Graded F/VF

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

C128

Stamp Type

Air Mail

Condition

Used

Centering

VF/XF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

75 (F/VF)

Year of Issue

1991

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #C128 (Used, Very Lightly Hinged, No Gum)

1. Design Description
This 50-cent airmail stamp honors Harriet Quimby, the first woman to fly solo across the English Channel in 1912. The design includes:

A portrait of Harriet Quimby in a purple flight suit, aviator goggles, and scarf, representing early aviation attire.
A Blériot XI monoplane, the aircraft she piloted.
A white background, enhancing contrast for a clean and visually appealing presentation.
The inscriptions "Harriet Quimby, Pioneer Pilot" and "USAirmail 50", clearly marking its theme and denomination.
The colorful composition, historical significance, and excellent design execution contribute to its overall appeal.

2. Soundness Analysis
Condition: The stamp is used, very lightly hinged, and has no gum.
Back Condition:
A very minor hinge mark is visible, but no hinge remnant.
The back is clean, with no thins, tears, or significant faults.

Front Condition:
Some ink disturbance is visible on the top edge, possibly from a heavier cancel or postal handling.
The cancellation is moderately heavy on the top-left but does not fully obscure key design elements.
Soundness Deduction: -5 points (Very Minor Fault for hinging and slight ink disturbance).

3. Centering Analysis
Centering Grade: 86 (Very Fine-Extremely Fine, VF-XF).
The stamp is slightly off-center, but margins are full with ample spacing.
The centering is above average, making it a VF-XF example.

4. Perforations
Condition: The perforations are complete and intact, with no missing, short, or irregular perfs.

5. Eye Appeal
Evaluation:
The colors are rich and vibrant, maintaining their original depth.
However, some ink wear and a heavier cancellation on the top portion slightly detract from overall aesthetic quality.
The stamp still retains a visually appealing composition, and the primary design remains well-defined.
-2 points deduction for cancellation interference on the top edge and ink disturbance.
Adjustment: -2 points for noticeable ink wear and moderate canceling.

6. Final Numerical Grade
Combination:
Base Grade (Centering): 86 (VF-XF)
Soundness Deduction: -5 points (Very Minor Fault)
Eye Appeal Deduction: -2 points (Ink Disturbance and Cancellation)
Final Grade: 79 (Fine-Very Fine, F-VF).

Summary
Scott Number: #C128
Condition: Used, very lightly hinged, no gum
Soundness Grade: Very Minor Fault (-5 points for hinging and slight ink disturbance)
Centering Grade: 86 (Very Fine-Extremely Fine)
Eye Appeal Deduction: -2 points for ink disturbance and moderate cancel
Final Grade: 79 (Fine-Very Fine, F-VF)

This evaluation reflects a strong used example with good centering and strong color, though very minor faults and slight ink disturbance slightly affect the grade.

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