Repairing an old document

[cowherd]

I have a badly damaged document. which I want to enhance and repair.
Can any of the experts suggest me how to go about it.

[dinasset]

My attempt:

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other members more specialized will do it better

[Krikor]

Dinasset, excellent Job!

Separating and removing colors in a quick attempt.
It may be possible to clean the stains without losing so much information.
I believe that it is possible to obtain better results.

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[sallyanne]

Using 'Slice Luminosity' under lights and shadows in GMIC with a white background after & erasing most of the 'creases & dirt'.

[sallyanne]

Dinasset, excellent Job!

Separating and removing colors in a quick attempt.
It may be possible to clean the stains without losing so much information.
I believe that it is possible to obtain better results.

gg4.png

You did pretty good your self

[Krikor]

Using 'Slice Luminosity' under lights and shadows in GMIC with a white background after & erasing most of the 'creases & dirt'.

Hi Sally!
I didn't know this tool; 'Slice Luminosity'.
But after your post I tried it and the result was incredible.
Thanks for the tip!