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We will be back as soon as we can, with new stock and new catalogues. A vintage or antique book will ignite all of the senses, it will have a certain feel, a certain touch, a. You should also avoid treating leather bindings with oil. At the age of six he began with sea shells, and soon graduated to coins, the gateway drug to so many other fields of collecting. Bernard is an experienced international dealer in rare books and works on paper. To book your free evaluation today, give us a call on 07769318895 or email. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you.
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