CenteringCentering grades at 9. The left-to-right and top-to-bottom alignment is consistent with minor production variance appropriate to this grade tier, falling just outside the tolerances required for a 9.5 or higher.
CornersAll four corners grade at 9.5. The corners present with excellent sharpness and structural integrity, exhibiting only the slightest trace of wear consistent with this grade tier. No whitening, fraying, or meaningful blunting is present.
EdgesEdges grade at 9. All four edges are clean and well-defined, with minor production wear consistent with this grade tier. The wear does not rise to the level of chipping, nicking, or roughness that would warrant a lower grade.
SurfaceSurface grades at 9.5. Both the front and reverse surfaces present in excellent condition, with only the most minimal wear consistent with this grade tier. No scratches, creases, print defects, or print-line breaks of consequence are present.