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Old 09-05-22, 08:35 AM
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Hi All,

opinions welcomed on this DLI HP up for sale.Never seen backing held in place like this obviously added. But is the plate itself good ?

Cheers in advance, Mark
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Old 09-05-22, 08:01 PM
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Very smooth back ? Not one i would want.
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Old 09-05-22, 10:15 PM
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Unfortunately a fake, not only because of the aforementioned reverse, but the area around the 68 should be pebbled and not smooth. Also note the flawed P in pense and the edge next to it.

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Old 09-05-22, 11:14 PM
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All comments much appreciated

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