Is This A 1923 Harding?

Would you happen to know the Scott#

You need to measure perfs. Perf 11 is Scott 610 (value $0.25). Perf 10 is Scott 612 ($1.75).

Its perf 11 by Perf 11

Here is another stamp. What would make it a Quality Harding?

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"What would make it a Quality Harding?"

The most significant thing in today's market seems to be centering. A stamp can bring many times the catalog value if it is very well centered. Here is resource that outlines the basics of grading of most series:

http://www.mysticstamp.com/learning...er.asp?id=70

The Scott catalog defines how each group is valued based upon similar grading standards. I.E. each time period has it's own grading classification.

You'll need a copy of a Scott catalog, a basic understanding of grading, and a basic knowledge of how other other things like pulled/short perfs and the like affect a stamp's value.

Heavy or light cancellations, stains, etc. all can devalue a stamp.

Historical speaks the truth. Look for both centering and perf quality, then consider cancellation placement and density. Of course, on a $0.25 stamp, this matters little. I also recommend getting a Scott Specialized and reading the various items in the front to help you with the stamp basics. Your local library sometimes has these books to check out, or at least read in the Reference section. Good luck.

Scott #610

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-Partime
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"What would make it a Quality Harding?"

How about if it was a 613 which is perf 11, a Rotary Press Printing, measuring 19 1/4x22 1/2mm).

Siegel sold one of the finest copies in June for $72,500

YeaPolska, the usual aspects of condition for stamps also apply to the 613. However, only 49 #613's are known to exist. Things get a bit different for something that rare and valuable. Because of that, the final auction prices vary due to many things other than just condition. The demand for them is extremely high, the supply is extremely low, and very few people who want one can afford it.

The number of people that can afford it and who want one changes from time to time. The number of stamps available to buy at any one point in time varies. If only one rare stamp had been available to buy for period of 20 years, then it might bring a higher price. If all 49 of the 613's had been available for sale every year, then the price would probably lower.

-Edit There's more discussion about this over here if you haven't seen it yet:

https://goscf.com/t/40205