Born in 1791, Faraday started out as an apprentice book-binder, reading everything that passed across his desk.

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"I have only cracked 10% of this book, " he says, pointing to the "pain points" binder.

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Along with the mimeographs and binder paper are some lots that could sell in a more traditional book and manuscript auction.

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