Altered, likely due to the presence of a small piec of tape on the back on the edge of the Vance card. There is a tiny closed tear on the left edge of the top of the Vance card viewed from the front, and ostensibly the tape was put on to keep things from getting worse. It is only 1/4" long and the tape is likewise tiny. The Ruth is very solid, well cut with moderate wear to the upper left corner