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Book covers and spines if mold has grown on the spine of a book it may be much easier to salvage versus. Second was letterpress binding which deals with making books intended for reading, including library binding, fine binding, edition. Old faux book spine tutorial diy journal books, diy old. This kind of repair is used when the spine if offloose, and the hinges attaching the boards to the textblock are weakened or detached.
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