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Juliecompletely agree with your reasons for it, and am anxious to see the finished product.
One thing I didn't understand: are you yourself going to do the job, or hire a professional?
One thing I disagree with you about: yes, it COULD be made to look like it had NOT been restored. Perhaps, sitting next to another "Just So" card, differences might be apparent--although I'm not even sure of that--but all traces of workmanship could easily be removed, that's for sure...