CenteringCentering is strong across both axes, with minor variance consistent with a grade of 9.5. No meaningful deviation from center is present, and the border differential falls within acceptable tolerance for this tier.
CornersAll four corners present in pristine condition with no whitening, fraying, soft bending, or wear of any kind. Each corner is sharp and well-defined to the point.
EdgesAll four edges are clean and intact, exhibiting no chipping, nicking, roughness, or wear. The edges present at the highest standard with no production or handling defects detected.
SurfaceThe surface exhibits minor wear consistent with a grade of 9.5. No scratches, creases, print defects, dents, or print-line breaks are present; slight production-level imperfection characteristic of this grade tier is noted under close inspection.