Some old books have hidden messages on the edge of their pages.

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This was done through a technique called “fore-edge painting,” which is an illustration that is hidden on the edge of the pages of the book. The technique allegedly dates back to the 1650s.

I love when books do this!! Or when a series has the entire picture only when you collect them all!

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