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Numerous vertical and horizontal folds and creases are present, including several pronounced fold lines. The paper is toned throughout and shows scattered staining, spotting and soiling. There is noticeable edge wear with small nicks and losses along portions of the margins, particularly along the upper edge. Several ink marks and dark stains are also visible on the face. The reverse is blank, as expected for this issue, and clearly displays the accumulated folds, toning and staining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the condition, the principal printed design remains remarkably legible: \u003cstrong\u003eLA REPUBLICA DE CUBA\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eUN PESO\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Cuban arms and serial number \u003cstrong\u003e26120\u003c\/strong\u003e are all readily visible. No attempt has been made here to assign a professional numerical grade. 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