Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is fair. There is a large scuff mark on center front of the exterior monogrammed coated canvas as well as there is heavy wear and soiling to the leather trim, primarily the bottom and top corners. On the top panel, there are a few scrapes in the coated canvas along the edges and one side of the handle is torn off from the bag. On the bottom panels, there are white scuff marks as well. When you open the bag, in the front small zippered pocket, there is minor soiling and discoloration throughout. On the interior compartments, there are spots throughout, primarily along the corners.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is fair. On the exterior, there are scrapes in the coated canvas, primarily along the bottoms and the sides of the panels. The leather trim has major wear and discoloration, primarily along the bottom and top corners. The lining along the sides are beginning to separate as well. The side panels have slight scuff marks as well as the bottom panels and the leather handle is also discolored. When you open the bag, there are multiple holes where the lining is splitting from the trim. On the interior lining, there are a few faint spots throughout.
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