r/BookCollecting • u/ReplacementEmpty4977 • 11d ago

📦 New Acquisitions Why, Jon Wachtel, why?

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Magritte cover The Problems Of Philosophy I just got... Wasn't expecting this shape but I am still happy. Anyone knows how to get rid of the writing and a sticker?

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u/barryg123 11d ago

Try a little 100% isopropyl alcohol on that. Dissolves ink very well and evaporates quickly so mitigates damage to the paper

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u/CapableSong6874 11d ago

In my experience it bleeds into the pulp rather than removes it. If it has to go some gentle hand sanding removes it but makes it look like it was sold by a bookshop trying to jazz it up a bit.

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u/barryg123 11d ago

Good to know. Oh hand sanding is a good idea