Specialist Resources for Libraries
A guide to book care for libraries and learning resource centres
Essential Advice Inside
Book Care Prevention or cure? Despite the introduction of new formats, physical books and other materials continue to be heavily circulated. This is encouraging news for libraries, but it makes it more important than ever to consider book care and ways to keep your collection in good order. By protecting new materials from the start, you can help prolong the life of your books and create circulation efficiencies which benefit users. If you already have unprotected stock in circulation, a logical strategy is to attend the first signs of damage; small, proactive repairs are better than timeconsuming book rehab or expensive replacements later on. There are several products that prevent book covers from tearing and keep bindings from falling apart. Materials outfitted with the proper protective supplies save you time down the road, and your collection stays pristine longer, so more people can benefit from the materials in the long run.
Spend less on buying new books, prevent and cure damage to existing stock
Types of book care available
Book Covering Laminate
Book Covers
Book Repair
Significantly extend the life of your media by applying book cover laminate to covers. Ideal for covering paperbacks, hardbacks, magazines, maps and pamphlets.
For high circulation titles, Slip-over Book Covers offer a fast way to protect your media. Offering great flexibility and available in a wide variety of sizes to suit all your printed media.
Different repair solutions are available to prevent and cure damage to your media. Glues, tapes and cleaners keep your books in circulation and lasting longer.
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Book covering laminate - quick tips
1. Polypropylene (PP), Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) or Polyolefin • All the films we use are flexible and stain resistant • PP is more cost effective; no chlorine is used in the manufacture of PP so it is more environmentally friendly • PVC is softer and more tear resistant • Polyolefin is an improved vinyl material that is more flexible to use. It is a non-yellowing, matt film that removes cleanly leaving no adhesive residue behind
2. Gloss or matt? • Gloss gives a shiny new look to books but you can get reflections or glare under certain lighting conditions • Matt gives a non-reflective finish and hides finger prints
3. Which caliper (thickness)? • 50 micron: economical, thin and flexible covering spines very well • 80-100 micron: good all purpose range that will handle the majority of applications • Over 100 micron: heavy-duty use or to ensure very long lasting protection. At this thickness, films become semi rigid and unsuitable for going round sharp radii such as spines, unless separate strips are used
4. Delayed-action adhesive • This adhesive becomes permanent after several hours. The time is dependent on the temperature and the surface being covered. If the book cover is fibrous it will start to bond quicker • The benefit over a standard permanent adhesive is that it allows the user to remove the film and re-apply if air bubbles form the first time the covering is applied
5. What size? • A variety of widths allows you to select the least wasteful for the size of book to be covered. • Longer lengths are more economic for large users of a specific width
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Keep your media looking new with VistaFoil
TM
VistaFoil™ is the industry leading book laminate covering for libraries. Widely regarded as the best covering available on the market by information professionals, VistaFoil™ is manufactured in the UK to exacting standards achieving consistency in performance and function. The wide range of laminates in the VistaFoil™ range means there is a suitable covering for all your media requirements.
Delayed-action adhesive
Squared backing paper
For easy repositioning while covering
To achieve straight cuts and better economy
Gloss finish* To keep your media looking ‘like new’ *except for VistaFoil™ Matt covering
Product
Material
Thickness (Micron)
Core Size (mm)
VistafoilTM Non-adhesive
Polypropylene
100
16
VistafoilTM Matt
Polypropylene
60
15
Vistafoil GB
Polypropylene
50
17
VistafoilTM HD
Polypropylene
100
19
VistafoilTM Soft
PVC
80
20
TM
Rolls
Backing Paper
Paperback
Hardback without Jacket
Key Points
No residue of adhesive on books; higher clarity than self-adhesive
Non-reflective - eliminates glare - ideal for charts, maps and posters
Delayed-action adhesive
Delayed-action adhesive; double thickness for extra protection
Phthalate free PVC (safer and more environmentally friendly)
Demco® VistaFoil™ Matt
Demco® VistaFoil™ Non-adhesive
This non-reflective covering film helps avoid glare and covers books, maps, charts and posters with an almost invisible finish.
VistaFoil™ non-adhesive has all the qualities and same level of protection as VistaFoil™ HD without the adhesive! Ideal if you do not want a permanent cover as it can be easily removed and replaced if necessary.
Keep it covered, but without the glare.
The quality is clear to see.
• Made from 60 micron polypropylene • Squared backing paper allows for accurate cutting and measuring • Matt finish
• • • • •
Price per 10m roll. Wmm
1+
10+
20+
330
£8.10
£7.70
£7.30
VistaFoil™ Matt
500
£15.90
£15.10
£14.30
VistaFoil™ Matt
1000
£21.00
£20.00
£19.00
GD-4008-153
VistaFoil™ Matt
GD-4008-164 GD-4008-175
Made from 100 micron polypropylene No residue of adhesive on books Quick and easy to apply Higher clarity than self-adhesive Gloss finish
Price per roll. Wmm x Lm
3
GD-4022-970
VistaFoil™ Non-adhesive
450 x 5
£3.70
GD-4031-517
VistaFoil™ Non-adhesive
300 x 25
£16.00
GD-4031-528
VistaFoil™ Non-adhesive
400 x 50
£36.20
GD-4042-396
VistaFoil™ Non-adhesive
600 x 50
£40.30
Demco® Vista Foil™ HD
Spend more on buying new books instead of replacing old ones. VistaFoil™ HD offers the same great benefits of the VistaFoil™ GB but with the advantage of being heavy-duty, giving books an even longer shelf-life. • Made from 100 micron polypropylene Price per roll. 1+
10+
20+
GD-4008-098
Wmm x Lm 240 x 10
£5.50
£5.20
£4.90
GD-4008-109
300 x 10
£6.80
£6.50
£6.10
GD-4057-136
350 x 10
£7.80
£7.40
£7.10
GD-4008-120
400 x 10
£8.80
£8.40
£8.00
GD-4008-131
600 x 10
£13.00
£12.40
£11.80
GD-4008-186
240 x 25
£13.00
£12.40
£11.70
GD-4008-197
300 x 25
£16.30
£15.50
£14.70
GD-4057-147
350 x 25
£18.60
£17.60
£16.70
GD-4008-208
400 x 25
£20.70
£19.80
£18.70
GD-4008-219
600 x 25
£31.30
£29.70
£28.10
GD-4050-349
240 x 50
£22.50
£21.40
£20.30
GD-4050-360
300 x 50
£27.90
£26.50
£25.10
GD-4057-158
350 x 50
£32.20
£30.50
£29.00
GD-4050-371
400 x 50
£36.00
£34.20
£32.50
GD-4050-382
600 x 50
£53.10
£50.50
£47.80
Demco® VistaFoil™ GB
Achieve a smooth finish when covering books. The foil on VistaFoil™ GB only bonds to the book 2-4 hours after it has been positioned, making it fully adjustable. • Made from 50 micron polypropylene Price per roll. 1+
10+
20+
GD-4008-065
Wmm x Lm 240 x 10
£5.10
£4.90
£4.60
GD-4008-076
300 x 10
£5.70
£5.50
£5.20
GD-4057-807
350 x 10
£6.90
£6.60
£6.30
GD-4008-087
400 x 10
£7.50
£7.20
£6.80
GD-4008-142
600 x 10
£11.20
£10.60
£10.10
GD-4007-592
240 x 25
£11.00
£10.50
£10.00
GD-4007-966
300 x 25
£13.10
£12.40
£11.80
GD-4057-818
350 x 25
£15.90
£15.10
£14.30
GD-4007-977
400 x 25
£17.60
£16.80
£15.90
GD-4007-988
600 x 25
£25.20
£23.90
£22.70
GD-4057-840
300 x 50
£22.50
£21.30
£20.30
GD-4057-829
350 x 50
£26.40
£25.10
£23.80
GD-4057-851
400 x 50
£29.10
£27.70
£26.30
GD-4057-862
600 x 50
£44.60
£42.40
£40.20
GD-4053-946
900 x 15
£20.10
£19.20
£18.20
Demco® VistaFoil™ Soft
Our bestseller laminate covering now with a soft feel. VistaFoil™ Soft is constructed of 80 micron phthalate free PVC, which has a soft feel and makes the covering of most books quick and easy. Phthalate free PVC is a safer and more environmentally friendly PVC construction. • • • •
Made from 80 microns PVC Gloss or matt finish Delayed-action adhesive bonds in 6-24 hours Recyclable backing paper (where facilities exist)
Wmm Gloss
Price per 25m roll. Wmm
GD-4036-159
VistaFoil™ Soft
229mm
£15.00
GD-4043-947
VistaFoil™ Soft
240mm
£22.50
GD-4036-170
VistaFoil™ Soft
254mm
£16.40
GD-4036-104
VistaFoil™ Soft
229mm
£15.00
GD-4043-958
VistaFoil™ Soft
300mm
£28.30
GD-4036-115
VistaFoil™ Soft
254mm
£16.40
GD-4036-181
VistaFoil™ Soft
305mm
£17.90
GD-4036-126
VistaFoil™ Soft
305mm
£17.90
GD-4036-192
VistaFoil™ Soft
356mm
£20.70
GD-4036-137
VistaFoil™ Soft
356mm
£20.70
GD-4043-969
VistaFoil™ Soft
410mm
£38.10
GD-4036-148
VistaFoil™ Soft
457mm
£25.60
GD-4036-203
VistaFoil™ Soft
457mm
£25.60
Matt
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A guide to Slip-over Book Covers Providing excellent protection Demco’s new and improved Slip-over Book Covers are crystal clear and will enhance any book. All covers feature great flexibility to help you cover a variety of book sizes. The hard-wearing covers are suitable for high circulation titles. These are a must-have for all your book stock.
Measuring guide 1. 2.
Height = 196mm H196mm Slip-over Cover should fit but we recommend allowing 2mm extra. Therefore, choose H198mm.
3.
Measure book width: front
Measure book height
Measure book width: back
Back = 128mm
Book overall width: 286mm Sizes shown in the table opposite are for maximum book H x Wmm Choose: product 4206-325 = H198 x W310mm
Slip front cover into Slip-over Cover
Straighten cover
4.
Spine = 30mm
Front = 128mm
Instructions to fit 1. 2.
5.
Measure book width: spine
3.
Slip back cover through band
6.
Slip flap through band
4.
Use finger and thumb to press along edge so that Slip-over Cover sits flat
Covered!
Keep the corners covered!
Ensure your book fits within the maximum stated Slip-over Book Cover width. You will find guidance on the next page. If your book is wider than the maximum Slip-over Book Cover width, the corners of your book will be exposed, potentially leading to damage. It is best to exceed the book width by 1-2mm.
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New and improved product design!
All covers come in packs of 10
Demco® Slip-over Book Covers
Reusable covers to protect paperbacks and magazines. Our best selling book protection suitable for paperbacks, reference books, text books and magazines. Strong, clear plastic covers offer protection and increased durability.
• Available in a wide variety of sizes or in an assorted pack of 100 covers that includes: 40 x H198mm, 20 x H180mm, 20 x H178mm, 10 x H200mm and 10 x H216mm
• Made from 180 micron PVC • Reusable • Crystal clear gloss finish
Price per pack of 10.
Book Maximum H x Wmm
1+
10+
20+
50+
Book Maximum H x Wmm
1+
10+
20+
50+
GD-4206-963
170 x 265
£2.60
£2.40
£2.30
£2.20
GD-4206-578
248 x 420
£4.80
£4.50
£4.30
£4.10
GD-4207-040
174 x 265
£2.60
£2.40
£2.30
£2.20
GD-4206-809
250 x 420
£5.10
£4.80
£4.50
£4.30
GD-4206-996
176 x 265
£2.60
£2.40
£2.30
£2.20
GD-4206-853
252 x 420
£5.10
£4.80
£4.50
£4.30
GD-4206-523
178 x 265
£2.60
£2.50
£2.30
£2.20
GD-4206-919
254 x 420
£5.10
£4.80
£4.60
£4.40
GD-4206-644
180 x 275
£2.70
£2.50
£2.40
£2.30
GD-4206-545
256 x 420
£5.10
£4.90
£4.60
£4.40
GD-4206-897
182 x 275
£2.70
£2.60
£2.40
£2.30
GD-4206-776
258 x 420
£5.10
£4.90
£4.60
£4.40
GD-4207-029
184 x 275
£2.70
£2.60
£2.50
£2.40
GD-4206-688
260 x 420
£5.10
£4.90
£4.60
£4.40
GD-4206-743
186 x 275
£2.80
£2.70
£2.50
£2.40
GD-4206-952
262 x 420
£5.20
£4.90
£4.70
£4.50
GD-4206-985
188 x 275
£2.80
£2.70
£2.60
£2.40
GD-4206-479
264 x 420
£5.20
£4.90
£4.70
£4.50
GD-4206-589
190 x 310
£2.90
£2.80
£2.60
£2.50
GD-4206-380
266 x 440
£5.40
£5.20
£4.90
£4.70
GD-4206-699
192 x 310
£3.00
£2.80
£2.70
£2.50
GD-4206-446
268 x 460
£5.50
£5.20
£4.90
£4.70
GD-4206-611
194 x 310
£3.00
£2.80
£2.70
£2.60
GD-4206-567
270 x 460
£5.50
£5.20
£4.90
£4.70
GD-4206-336
196 x 310
£3.00
£2.90
£2.70
£2.60
GD-4206-721
272 x 465
£5.50
£5.20
£4.90
£4.70
GD-4206-325
198 x 310
£3.10
£2.90
£2.80
£2.70
GD-4206-732
274 x 465
£5.50
£5.20
£4.90
£4.70
GD-4206-358
200 x 310
£3.10
£3.00
£2.80
£2.70
GD-4206-369
276 x 465
£5.50
£5.30
£5.00
£4.80
GD-4206-512
202 x 310
£3.20
£3.00
£2.90
£2.70
GD-4206-391
278 x 465
£5.60
£5.30
£5.00
£4.80
GD-4206-633
204 x 310
£3.30
£3.10
£2.90
£2.80
GD-4206-424
280 x 465
£5.60
£5.30
£5.00
£4.80
GD-4206-842
206 x 310
£3.40
£3.20
£3.10
£2.90
GD-4206-556
282 x 475
£5.90
£5.60
£5.30
£5.10
GD-4206-941
208 x 320
£3.40
£3.30
£3.10
£3.00
GD-4206-974
284 x 475
£5.90
£5.60
£5.30
£5.10
GD-4206-413
210 x 320
£3.40
£3.20
£3.10
£2.90
GD-4206-886
286 x 475
£5.90
£5.60
£5.30
£5.10
GD-4206-501
212 x 320
£3.50
£3.30
£3.20
£3.00
GD-4207-062
288 x 475
£5.90
£5.60
£5.30
£5.10
GD-4206-666
214 x 320
£3.50
£3.30
£3.20
£3.00
GD-4207-018
290 x 475
£6.00
£5.70
£5.40
£5.10
GD-4206-490
216 x 320
£3.50
£3.30
£3.20
£3.00
GD-4207-084
292 x 475
£6.00
£5.70
£5.40
£5.10
GD-4206-798
218 x 320
£3.50
£3.30
£3.20
£3.00
GD-4206-534
296 x 475
£6.00
£5.70
£5.40
£5.20
GD-4206-875
220 x 345
£3.60
£3.50
£3.30
£3.10
GD-4206-347
298 x 485
£6.20
£5.90
£5.60
£5.30
GD-4206-831
222 x 345
£3.70
£3.50
£3.30
£3.20
GD-4206-457
300 x 485
£6.20
£5.90
£5.60
£5.30
GD-4206-908
224 x 345
£3.70
£3.50
£3.30
£3.20
GD-4206-787
302 x 485
£6.20
£5.90
£5.60
£5.30
GD-4206-864
226 x 345
£3.70
£3.50
£3.30
£3.20
GD-4207-139
304 x 485
£6.30
£5.90
£5.60
£5.40
GD-4206-677
228 x 345
£3.70
£3.50
£3.40
£3.20
GD-4207-117
306 x 485
£6.30
£5.90
£5.60
£5.40
GD-4206-435
230 x 420
£3.80
£3.60
£3.40
£3.20
GD-4206-930
310 x 485
£6.30
£6.00
£5.70
£5.40
GD-4206-754
232 x 420
£4.60
£4.30
£4.10
£3.90
GD-4210-164
GD-4206-655
234 x 420
£4.60
£4.40
£4.20
£4.00
B Sizes Ideal for landscape books
GD-4206-710
236 x 420
£4.70
£4.40
£4.20
£4.00
GD-4207-106
190 x 355 B
£4.30
£4.10
£3.90
£3.70
GD-4207-007
238 x 420
£4.70
£4.50
£4.20
£4.00
GD-4206-600
202 x 355 B
£4.40
£4.20
£4.00
£3.80
GD-4206-765
240 x 420
£4.60
£4.40
£4.20
£4.00
GD-4207-073
212 x 365 B
£5.00
£4.70
£4.50
£4.30
GD-4206-622
242 x 420
£4.70
£4.50
£4.20
£4.00
GD-4207-128
214 x 365 B
£5.00
£4.70
£4.50
£4.30
GD-4206-820
244 x 420
£4.70
£4.50
£4.30
£4.10
GD-4207-095
218 x 365 B
£5.10
£4.80
£4.50
£4.30
GD-4206-468
246 x 420
£4.80
£4.50
£4.30
£4.10
GD-4207-051
228 x 395 B
£5.50
£5.20
£4.90
£4.70
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Pack of 100 various sizes £25.40 £24.10
£22.90 £21.90
Demco® Premium Book Tape
Demco® VistaTape™
Repair and protect a variety of items with this flexible and easy to use Premium Book Tape.
VistaTape™ can be repositioned within 2-4 hours of application.
The professional choice.
• • • •
The best all-round repair solution available exclusive to Gresswell®.
89 micron polypropylene Clear see-through finish Acrylic adhesive won’t discolour, crack or peel 51mm core
• • •
Economical repair to hinges and spines Easy to handle, low-tack adhesive will not rip the book surface or stick to itself Available in four widths
Price per 25m roll.
Price per 13m roll.
1+
10+
20+
£7.90
GD-4009-231
Vistatape™
Wmm 38
£3.90
£3.70
£3.50
50
£9.00
GD-4009-242
Vistatape™
50
£4.90
£4.60
£4.40
76
£11.40
GD-4009-253
Vistatape™
75
£6.10
£5.90
£5.50
100
£12.40
GD-4009-264
Vistatape™
100
£6.60
£6.30
£6.00
Wmm GD-4033-838
Premium Book Tape
38
GD-4033-849
Premium Book Tape
GD-4033-860
Premium Book Tape
GD-4033-871
Premium Book Tape
Demco® Acid-free Book Tape Will not damage or discolour books over time.
A superior performing, long-lasting tape with increased clarity so materials will look better than ever. • • • • • •
Demco® Economy Book Tape
Made from 89 micron polypropylene Crystal clear, gloss finish enhances material graphics Durable, abrasion and water resistant material pH Neutral Delayed-action adhesive, won’t discolour, crack or peel Available in a variety of widths to suit all books
When your books and budget matter.
• 69 micron polypropylene • Clear see-through finish • Acrylic adhesive will not discolour, crack or peel Price per 27m roll.
Dimensions: 75mm core.
Wmm
Price per roll. Wmm x Lm
GD-4033-882
Economy Book Tape
19
£3.90
GD-4033-893
Economy Book Tape
25
£4.80 £7.30
GD-4208-184
Acid-free Book Tape
25 x 13.7
£10.20
GD-4033-904
Economy Book Tape
38
GD-4208-162
Acid-free Book Tape
51 x 13.7
£11.00
GD-4033-915
Economy Book Tape
51
£9.00
GD-4208-173
Acid-free Book Tape
76 x 13.7
£14.20
GD-4033-926
Economy Book Tape
76
£10.60
GD-4208-195
Acid-free Book Tape
102 x 13.7
£26.50
GD-4033-937
Economy Book Tape
100
£12.20
GD-4052-582
Acid-free Book Tape
38 x 27.4
£15.90
GD-4052-571
Acid-free Book Tape
50 x 27.4
£19.90
GD-4052-549
Acid-free Book Tape
75 x 27.4
£26.50
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Demco® Colour-coded Paper Tape
Demco® Vinyl-coated Cloth Tape
Colour Coded Paper Tape that is easy to write on.
Make visible spine repairs to books with this extremely durable and high quality self-adhesive tape.
Maximum durability and holding power.
Colourful, self-adhesive tapes for labelling books and storage equipment.
• 300 micron • Water resistant, vinyl-coated tape
Dimensions: L12.7m. Price per roll.
Dimensions: 75mm core.
When ordering please tell us colour: white, yellow, red, orange, blue or light green.
Price per 13.7m roll. When ordering please tell us colour: black, blue, brown, green, red, white, yellow or burgundy.
Wmm GD-4087-034
Colour-coded Paper Tape
13
£5.20
GD-4087-375
Colour-coded Paper Tape
25
£6.50
Wmm GD-4208-382
Vinyl-coated Cloth Tape
38
£14.40
GD-4208-393
Vinyl-coated Cloth Tape
51
£16.80
GD-4208-404
Vinyl-coated Cloth Tape
76
£19.80
GD-4208-415
Vinyl-coated Cloth Tape
102
£24.70
Demco® Book Repair Wings
Demco® Corner Protectors
Use at the first sign of wear to prevent headcap from tearing.
• • • •
Specially designed to prevent fraying on hardback book spines. • • •
Restores damaged corners to like-new condition.
Made from 89 micron polypropylene One size fits all - so no fiddly measuring and cutting required The embossed backing gives a cloth-like appearance, similar to that of hardbacks
Price per pack of 100.
Price per pack of 24. GD-4009-330
Book Repair Wings
Made from 254 micron polyvinyl Easy grip design applies in seconds to any paperback Keeps corners of maps and posters from ripping and tearing No cutting, trimming or folding required
GD-4032-111 £9.70
8
Corner Protectors
£8.60
Demco® Library Glues
Stick with our range of adhesives. Rubber Liquid Cream Glue can be used to affix book jacket covers, mount book pockets, bookplates and labels • All-purpose, flexible and quick drying • 174ml squeeze bottle
Norbond Liquid Plastic Adhesive is ideal for a wide variety of book repair jobs • Dries clear, won’t crack or discolour with age and is unaffected by moisture or humidity • 236ml squeeze bottle
NeutralBond Vinyl Adhesive can be used to bind in pages, repair hinges or affix labels • Acid-free • Dries clear and forms a permanent yet flexible bond • 236ml squeeze bottle Price each. Bottle Size GD-4060-216
NeutralBond Vinyl Adhesive
236ml
£7.30
GD-4060-205
Norbond Liquid Plastic Adhesive
236ml
£7.90
GD-4060-260
Rubber Liquid Cream Glue
174ml
£8.60
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Magic-Mend Adhesive
2
One coat can repair broken bindings in minutes.
Demco® Book Cleaner
Developed specifically for book repair, the adhesive goes on white and forms a tough film which doesn’t crack when it dries.
Clean books with just a wipe.
Removes marks from book pages and book covers. Simply dissolve in hot water, apply with Soft Paste Cloth then wipe immediately with dry cloth. Dries to a powder base. Supplied in wide-top plastic pots for easy access.
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• No rubbing required, simply apply and wipe off • Powder base prevents pages sticking together • 560ml volume
Price each. Capacity
Price each. 1 GD-4060-458
560ml Book Cleaner
2 GD-4033-948
Soft Paste Cloth Pk/20
For day-to-day book repair and conservation, Book Doctor has the remedy.
The pack comprises:
GD-4001-300
Gresswell Book Doctor ®
Small
60ml
£8.60
GD-4057-499
Medium
237ml
£10.40
1Ltr
£16.80
Supplied in Gratnell Storage Tray!
This pack was put together following consultation with professional librarians to find out just what was needed on a day-to-day basis to keep books in good repair. Presented in a handy, medium size Gratnell Storage Tray with lid. Four sizes of Commando covers Heavy-duty VistaFoil™ Single-stitched binding tape Book Repair Tape Book Protection Corners Library label protectors Magic™ Tape Book Cleaner
GD-4057-488 £11.50 GD-4057-510
Demco® Book Doctor
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Acid-free - pH 7.5 Inexpensive and easy to use Permanent and quick drying Water-soluble
• Norbond glue 236ml • Glue brush • Mending sticks • Bone folder • HD cutter • Scissors • Book covering book Price per pack. £113.10
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