From “Leather for Libraries”, 1905. Read it online!
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From Reverend O’Conor’s “Facts About Bookworms”. New York, 1898.
“If you’ve cracked the spine, don’t make a fuss, no need to whine, just give it to us. Burma Shave.” “When you’re in Preservation, just take a look, it might be quite broken, but we’ve got your book. Burma shave”
Roses are red, Violets are blue, If you put tape on your books, I’ll never EVER love you.
Roses are red Copy-pencil is blue If you wash without testing, A naughty conservator is you!
Roses are red, Violets are blue, If your book falls out of the press, Just tighten the screw!
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A book bound in burlap! It’s as scratchy as it looks. The title and cover image were printed directly on the burlap. Saraswati, Baidyanath. Pottery-making cultures and Indian civilization. New Delhi: Abhinav Publications, 1979, c1978.
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A book with a hole drilled through it. I can’t make this stuff up, it writes itself!
Carbon Fiber Lifter The carbon fiber lifter is a new tool to aid a conservator when mechanically lifting covering material, pastedowns and general delaminating. Â Lifting knives, teflon tools, micro spatulas, teflon co… SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!
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