Numbers 09 - Won't open

My numbers doc won't open but doesn't give reason as to why. Was sent in an email so can view it in Quick View but can't do anything with it... any suggestions? Thanks.

I can open most Numbers doc but a few have come throught that I can't. I asked the person to resend the ones which wouldn't and still having the same problem.
Not sure if its something they are doing the other end with the doc... any suggestions welcome!

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