On 09/04/2021 13:49, N_Cook wrote:
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,Â* I'll try making a steaming chamber , rather than fully
soaking, any other ideas like chemicals?/ anyone been here before?


Probably too late but I suggest soaking in cold water then following

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/d...-documents.pdf

On a point in another post, be very cautious about using newspapers.

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