The Care of Fine Books
"Indispensable to collectors, librarians and booksellers, both professionals and amateurs alike, not only for the sound guidance it contains, but just as much for the grace and accessibility of its style and the directness of its Writing." Here is a thorough, readable guide to caring for books of value. From a discussion of the various techniques, and materials used in bookbinding to advice on handling and storage, Jane Greenfield has created a succinct yet complete resource for anyone who...
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A highly readable handbook on the construction, care, repair, storage, display, and handling of fine books.BooknewsConcise, readable handbook on how to care for any book of value. Includes a brief history of book construction methods, advice on storage and handling of books, securing collections, and an index of suppliers of conservation materials. The author was formerly conservator at Yale University library. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Foreword Nicholas A. BasbanesPrefaceThe Nature of Books 13The Storage of Books 47The Handling of Books 81Travel, Display, and Collecting 125Materials and Suppliers 139Bibliography 147Index 151
\ BooknewsConcise, readable handbook on how to care for any book of value. Includes a brief history of book construction methods, advice on storage and handling of books, securing collections, and an index of suppliers of conservation materials. The author was formerly conservator at Yale University library. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
