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The Care and Feeding of Books Old and New: A Simple Repair Manual for Book Lovers

by Margot Rosenberg · 2002

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Here at last is a short, simple, inexpensive guide to the tricks of the trade regarding how to take care of your beloved books. Written by a pair of booksellers, this little gem emphasizes household products and simple methods.

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