"N_Cook" wrote in message
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So they are just like blocks of wood, because of an unknowing and
temporary leak . Fully soaking the book , some success but also a lot of
tearing of pages rather than cleaving of pages.
Next book, I'll try making a steaming chamber , rather than fully
soaking, any other ideas like chemicals?/ anyone been here before?

Resoak the pages and try to tease them apart while they are still damp?
Could help - or could be the worst ever thing to try ;-)