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|  15th October 2017, 04:03 AM | #21 | 
| Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI 
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			The velvet looks far too new to be of any historical value. To me, it is an eyesore, a clumsy attempt of the seller to hide the damage to the handle.  I would not hesitate to remove it. | 
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