http://cgi.ebay.com/1929-Gem-BU-Lin...dual?hash=item4399bab305&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 Are those eraser marks by his face or is that on the plastic?
Assuming the color is correct, I suspect it's been cleaned in some fashion. Picture too out of focus to know that, and can't grade it either. And notice the term "XF Shape"! Sounds very much like an ANACS "DETAILS" description.
" I can't see any ware on it" Yup, I don't see any pots or pans on it. But, I do see some WEAR! That must be the most mis-spelled/mis-used word on eBay. Also the use of spline for spine in book descriptions.