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Gray’s Memoirs – 1775

Gray’s Memoirs in the bindery for a hinge repair. Continue reading

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Heape Family Bible

A Family Bible with extensive records needs to be transposed to keyboarded text. Continue reading

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The judge’s Family Bible

The judge’s Family Bible came in for repair. Continue reading

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Bookbinder’s Dressing Proving a Hit

Leather care for collectible and fine leather books using Bookbinder’s Dressing. Continue reading

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1818 Psalms & Sacred Musick Completed

An early 19th century binding is mended and ready for use. Continue reading

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