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How To Clean Your Books Like a Bookseller

By Alexandra Magel

January 12, 2022 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

How To Clean Your Books Like a Bookseller

For gross books that can be saved, there is an arsenal of tools a bookseller can use to make a book presentable. As a former used book seller, I’m sharing the tips and tricks I picked up so that you can clean your books too.

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