Often we receive books from the general collection that have loose or broken covers or sections that have separated from the binding. High usage, combined with low quality paper and shoddy binding, make this type of repair all too common . 
 

Equipment Cutting Mat Board Bone Folder Scalpel Adhesive Container Press Materials PA (polyvinyl acetate emulsion) Newsprint Waste Cardboard Waxed Paper Acidifier paper Japanese tissue Muslin Book Cloth

Severely Damaged Books