Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is some darkening along each of the seams on the front and back. The back of the bag has a faint white spot on the lower left side and the interior lining has some darkening along the top edges of both pockets.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is good though there is some darkening along each of the seams on the front and back with a dark spot on the front near the center seam. The skin exterior has some roughed up scales but all appear intact. There is darkened adhesive on each side of the bag where it is attached to the frame. The lining has a faint darkened spot on the front about halfway down.
THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is some darkening along each of the seams on the front and back and bottom corners.
THE FOURTH
The overall condition is good though there are two large 1" indentations on the bottom of the bag along with two smaller indentations on the top and back of the bag near the hinge. The interior leather lining has some darkened adhesive noticeable along the opening and lid.
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