Rogers, J.S. and C.W. Beebe. Leather Bookbindings: How to Preserve Them. Leaflet No. 398 (Washington, DC: United States Department of Agriculture, 1956) 7.
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Rogers, J.S. and C.W. Beebe. Leather Bookbindings: How to Preserve Them. Leaflet No. 398 (Washington, DC: United States Department of Agriculture, 1956) 7.
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Oh no!! Even to a person new to the field of conservation that looks wickedly irresponsible.
Yea, looks like a very quick way to do a lot of damage!