The 1920s desecration of a Gutenberg Bible shocked the US but miraculously gave a Jewish family new life in Australia
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The act of breaking apart a Gutenberg Bible is not just an offensive act; it represents a deep violation of literary history, reducing invaluable artifacts to mere commodities.
In uncovering the story of Gabriel Wells, I stumbled upon the intersection of my family's hidden past and the world of rare book dealing, illuminating how history's aspects intertwine.
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