[fso301]

Yes, but this is a recent reproduction ostensibly provided by the HI Gov’t. The note in the lower left corner says “OHSM 1.1 (Rev. 11/01) LASER” which would suggest this copy is no older than seven years. I think the embossed seal would last at least that long.

It's hard for me to say but knowing that a steam iron can smooth out wrinkles and creases in paper, It's within the realm of possibility that had the paper been exposed to high humidity such as from a room dehumidifier or humid summer Chicago days with the windows open and then pressed flat under a stack of papers or in a file, the seal and creases may have ironed themselves out. I'm not saying that's likely, just possible and therefore, we still need to be careful

[aruanan]

It's within the realm of possibility that had the paper been exposed to high humidity such as from a room dehumidifier or humid summer Chicago days with the windows open and then pressed flat under a stack of papers or in a file, the seal and creases may have ironed themselves out.

I have LOTS of papers and have lived in Chicago since '94. This is not possible.

[AmericaUnited]

Forget the silly humidity thing. The doc is supposed to be less than a year old according to the bled through stamp and Obama has not lived in an un airconditioned house since he was probably a teenager.