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"He carried file cards listing stolen books matched to their owners and devised detailed plans to remove library markings on precious volumes, making them easier to sell to unsuspecting dealers. So let's be clear. He was not doing this to free the books. He was doing this all about money. I mean, he may have loved books, but this was a money making scheme on his part. He had a special toolkit that include color stained cloths and Q tips for camouflaging spine repairs."