The realistic answers are largely covered. You can do it yourself if you're handy, and there probably are luggage repair shops that can handle what needs to be done. A local shop that specializes in band instruments may also be set up to refurbish cases.

For a treasure like yours, however, perhaps you might:

1. Construct an appropriate "shrine" in which to protect, preserve, and display your artifact.

2. Get yourself a new case that will properly protect your instrument.

3. Take a good clear photo of your old case, showing as much detail as possible. Alternatively, take individual shots of the various labels.

4. Take your photo(s) to a local print shop and get them enlarged to "full size" and/or to fit the central area of the new case, trim to fit, and decoupage the photo(s) onto the exterior of the new case.

5. When people ask "what idiot did that to your guitar case?" you've still got your conversation starter, and your guitar is safely protected in a new and modern case.

Note a. on step 4. While it might be convenient to ink-jet print your own photos, most home printer inks fade more or less rapidly when exposed to sunlight. A capable print shop could probably make the prints on durable vinyl with fade-resistant inks, although you may have to shop a bit for this quality.

Note b. on step 4. A "paper" called "Adventure Paper" sold by Amazon.com can be printed in most inkjet printers and is quite waterproof once the ink is dry, although it doesn't prevent fading of susceptible inks. There is a UK equivalent, but I don't recall the name under which it's sold.

John