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1850 Cloth Binding for Rebacking – Book Conservation

This binding not only had age damage but had been glued up with what looks like a library repair with an inflexible glue.  A lot of time has to go into removing all of that glue inside and out.  Permanent damage to the spine but I do what I can to retain as much of the original.

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Sun Damaged 15 Volume Set – Book Conservation

15 Volume Set in 3/4 Leather from 1908, Library of Universal History, extremely sun damaged, leather almost dust with rot.  Paste wash and oiling will keep them going a little longer. http://www.book-restoration.com

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