C3 Mnh Fv Or Mlh XF, Which Do You Prefer?

If the prices are the same, which one of the following two do you prefer?

Top one. In the bottom one plane is going too slow and may crash any moment.

Peter

Peter

Wow, that's a good point!I forgot about another centering problem -- the airplane!

It's not a centering problem... it's a variety, and more preferable
than a centered one...

Additionally, the LH stamp's centering is better than the NH

The second stamp has a hinge remnant and possibly has a couple of small thins. A stamp with a hinge remnant, gum pulls or thins can never be called "lightly hinged". Unfortunately, many ebay sellers are unaware of the distinction between a stamp with a light hinge mark and all of the rest. Many also don't seem to understand that a never hinged stamp should have no marks or gum disturbances from a hinge or some other cause.

The bottom stamp for me would be better. disi123 pointed out both reason. A nice stamp all around.

I prefer centering more than back of stamp so I much prefer 2nd stamp. But that assumes there are no thins as cfrphoto points out. If there are thins and thus stamp is not sound, then I would go with top stamp

Thanks for the comments. The second one does not have thins and those white spots are actually part of the hinge remnants. They are thicks not thins. :)

The top stamp is much better. The centering difference is really not enough to matter seriously. The top is an 85 and the bottom is perhaps marginally a 90. Not enough to overcome the other problems it has. The plane in the top stamp does not go far enough to the left to be a "fast plane"; it's more like a "slightly ahead of schedule" plane.

I prefer centering and would rate the top stamp f/VF... 75

Bottom stamp either 85-90 grade on centering

Obviously there are very different opinions here on what collectors preferences are as I respect all opinions

I have to admit that I started from China Stamp Community in which we don't grade Stamps by certering. Interestingly, centering has never been a big problem since China government started issuing stamps in 1878. Much of the early issued were printed in London. I wonder if Europe grade stamps based on centering.

I don't think that stamps are offered in Europe with a grading percentage, fortunately. Strictly a US habit. "Well-centred" or "very well-centred" suffices!

Either would be just fine for me. Though I would pick the top no other reason than I like the extra.

I don't like off center stamps. I would get the second one.

Selvage without a plate number or marking is just selvage, adds nothing in my book. I don't display the backs of my stamps either, #2 without question.

i would have either, I would love an unmarked jenny C1,C2 or C3 in my collection!
I have used but at the price they are, I would be happy to have any...and on a cover?....I'm dreaming!