Very nice piece and is a true, pure blue without a hint of aqua. Embossing is large, bold prismic with the pregnant R and drop tail Y,rear embossing is micro prismic with a bit of a lazy 9.Interesting combination of big and micro embossings front and rear. VVNM condition. 1 drip tip is lightly flaked that created a "scratch til it bleeds", nofeelum hairline in the skirt just beside 1893(use view original for a closeup). Very hard to see and displays VVNM front and back. Book in the 11' guide is $50-$75.Pics backlighted available. Photos in direct sunlight. Asking $39 shipped USA/CANADA to your doorstep. Other countries I will pay equally into ship costs.