The first thing I would do is have a conservator deacidify the paper. The acids are part of the reason it is brittle. The pages will then be more supple and you will be able to read it. He can also determine if other work is needed, but it can be expensive. I know that book well and it was poorly made. The climate and humidity in Cuba hasn't helped it either. That's the kind of book I would only buy in higher grades, because even with conservation your copy may continue to deteriorate.
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