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Whether its wood trim, furniture, cabinets, or fine antiques, whether its a simple touchup, complete refinishing and just cosmetic repair. Twin city antiquarian books we are mailorder sellers of used and outofprint books, selling on the web since 2000. Fischers furniture restoration in stillwater, minnesota. We are a small family run business that takes pride in. You may have put off having your favorite family books and antique publications cleaned and repaired because you thought it is too expensive. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. We can even replace missing portions of paper documents. Book restoration oliver brothers fine art restoration. You can find amazing antiques at these 11 places in minnesota. Fischers furniture restoration is your furniture refinishing,restoration and repair experts.
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