This is a 1924 Certificate of Bar Admission from the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the highest ranking court in DC. When a law student passes the bar in DC, the DC Court of Appeals admits him/her to practice and gives this certificate, often during a ceremony. This person's certificate was professionally framed in a very narrow plain black frame. Over the years the backing of brown paper has disintegrated, and there has been deterioration and discoloration of the certificate mainly at the top. There is some waviness to the paper and I guess that water might have long ago gotten into the frame, but it is faded and dried by now. The pictures sort of magnify the issues, but remember this is nearly 100 years old and wasn't well-stored. I think it still displays well as a very old piece of legal history--and would be perfect for a lawyer's man cave or even for a retail store like a mens shop where the intent was to look preppy and antique-y. It is pretty large--12" across and 15" tall. I will need to pack very carefully so that the glass doesn't break, so that will add to the postage I fear. Anyway I love the calligraphy on this--gorgeous work--and the words Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia are very striking. I think you will be pleased if you don't demand perfection but instead want a "look" or a feeling of antique vintage law.