Includes original defects in the printing paper, printing defects, and lack of spotting. Fresh, with no defects. Near Excellent . With very minor defects. Generally excludes all Category I image defects, tears, emulsion cracks, thinness of the paper base, poor spotting and lack of spotting.
Defects are invisible in the framed piece but are visible with a loupe or with harsh side lighting.
Very Good . With minor defects from any of the four categories. Defects are invisible in the framed piece. With one or more minor visible defects. With one or more significant visible defects in the image area.