The nature of book construction, storage, and handling, elementary cleaning and repair, and much more.
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Here is a concise, eminently readable handbook on how to care for any book of value. For collectors, librarians, and curators it represents an elegant summation of their responsibilities and techniques. Included in The Care of Fine Books is a brief history of book-construction methods and a discussion of the nature of fine books and their component materials, thorough advice on the storage and handling of books, securing a collection against fire, flood, theft, or other mishap, and elementary cleaning and repair. An Appendix lists sources of materials and supplies. The text is graced with over 200 line illustrations by the author. (7 X 9 1/4, 160 pages, illustrations, diagrams)
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Jane Greenfield has been a member of the Guild of Book Workers since 1981. In 1991 she was designated an Honorary Member in recognition of her significant contributions to the book arts in America.
Nicholas A. Basbanes is the author of the bestselling book on book collecting, A Gentle Madness: Bibliophiles, Bibliomanes, and the Eternal Passion for Books. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
Nicholas A. Basbanes is the author of the bestselling book on book collecting, A Gentle Madness: Bibliophiles, Bibliomanes, and the Eternal Passion for Books. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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Excellent 'in depth' guide on book care,
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Information that one wants to know about books as material objects is presented here.
This book although not very thick in comparison definitely is very thorough. For private collectors this book is a must have. How/where to store books, preservation. Great write up on dealing with books on water damage and various hazards such as pests etc. Also contains information on structure of a book. Metal vs. Wooden shelves are also an excellent writeup. Great reference, highly recommended.
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Book is lavishly illustrated with fine pen or pencil drawings. One chapter called "The Handling of Books" that is about 40 pages long. Another chapter shows how to oil a book and how to remove insects. Lots of interesting trivia.
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If you know the right book and can condition it properly a $25 buy can be worth hundreds of thousands. This is an excellent how-to book.
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- An Ounce of Preservation : A Guide to the Care of Papers and Photographs by Craig A. Tuttle in Back Matter
- The Care and Feeding of Books Old and New: A Simple Repair Manual for Book Lovers by Margot Rosenberg in Back Matter
- Book Finds, 3rd Edition: How to Find, Buy, and Sell Used and Rare Books by Ian C. Ellis on page 219
- Book Finds: How to Find, Buy, and Sell Used and Rare Books (Revised) by Ian C. Ellis on page 201
- The Care and Feeding of Books Old and New: A Simple Repair Manual for Book Lovers by Margot Rosenberg in Back Matter
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