poita said:
... that I have looked at that actual scene from a variety of original film sources, rather than scans ...
Even though this project has locked in it's techniques/corrections, I wonder if you could post your mention of such a shot (one from that scene of the Death Star "ready room"* would be excellent!), or a link to one? At least as a comparative resource ... if an excuse is needed.
(*yes, I know, I'm deliberately mixing sci-fi metaphors)