Phil,

When I receive a book with uncut pages I get my trusty Swiss Army Knife
out (Huntsman Model for the curious), sharpen it, and begin to slice the
pages open. If I take my time, the end result is quite acceptable.


> I recently purchased a copy of a Pilsbry work on Congo land snails from
> 1919 and it arrived in today's mail. Unfortunately many of the pages are
> uncut on the top. Is there any way to get it trimmed other than hand
> cutting each page? If not, what's the best way to cut pages without doing
> too much damage?
> Phil 
> Phil Liff-Grieff La Crescenta, CA [log in to unmask]
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Regards,
Charlie
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Charlie Sturm

Treasurer
American Malacological Society

Research Associate - Section of Mollusks
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Associate Professor - Family Medicine
Fellow-American Academy of Family Practice
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