Here's a little tidbit from a paper conservation text I was reading today...

In order of potency, least to most, these are the solvents recommended for
removing adhesives from paper:

heptane
benzine
toluene
acetone
ethyl alchohol

Surprised me, but than I haven't had Chem for many many years.  Comments
anyone?

(reminds me of a trick someone showed me years ago for loosening old hide
glue in joints... inject benzine into the joint, let it evaporate.  Inject
a little more and work the joint lightly.  The hide glue will soften and
the joint comes apart.  Of course your lungs probably come apart also...)

Gary Roberts groberts@s...
Boston, MA...Antique tools, Art Pottery, Hong Kong cinema, what else is there?