Niels Petersen

1866–1962 (age 96)

Biography

Niels Petersen spent decades binding books with a craftsman’s precision, ensuring that treasured volumes were preserved for future readers with both strength and elegance.

He shared his craft with apprentices who admired his patience, and the enduring results of his labor continue to be handled with care as he lies in Hellerup Cemetery.

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