Big 2-1/8" without back paper likely as issued. Left side edge has couple of small indents and on the reverse in this same area there is a hairline sliver of missing celluloid 1.5" long although the celluloid still lays extremely flat on the reverse. Front of the piece in reflected light has a number of typical small scratches but nothing serious. Still with full gloss. This is a interesting piece as Hitt, an Illinois Congressman who also chaired House Foreign Affairs Committee, was TR's choice to run with him as Vice-President in 1904. However due to the influence of GOP insiders, Charles Fairbanks of Indiana received the nomination. Hake #3164 with 2004 guide value of $850.00.