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Some of the books in our collection are over 400 years old it is not possible to maintain a book in pristine condition for that length of time. Gauges soon became available for collectors to measure these holes in a moreaccuratemanner,createdbyafrenchmaninthe1860s. Filter products by color or colors to narrow down results. This book will make understanding and collecting them a joy.
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