Not exactly sure what the reason for the "A" grade is. It might be a little short top to bottom but the usual telltale signs of trimming are missing. There is also some back damage including glue residue and paper loss, but that doesn't normally preclude a card from getting a number grade. All the being said the card has heavy corner wear including a short light vertical crease in the lower left and would only grade POOR due to the back damage were it not for the issue that caused it to be called A