Caring for Books and Documents
Books are fragile objects. In the wring environment, excessive bent and cold, humidity, animals and insects-even people- can cause rapid damage to a book's fabric.
In this practical guide to maintaining a collection at its best, the author explains the reasons for decay in books and documents and gives straightforward advice on creating the right conditions for a library, large or small.
*Fully revised and expanded edition of this authoritative work
*Illustrated with photographs and line drawings.
*An invaluable addition to any library
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Caring for Books and Documents
Books are fragile objects. In the wring environment, excessive bent and cold, humidity, animals and insects-even people- can cause rapid damage to a book's fabric.
In this practical guide to maintaining a collection at its best, the author explains the reasons for decay in books and documents and gives straightforward advice on creating the right conditions for a library, large or small.
*Fully revised and expanded edition of this authoritative work
*Illustrated with photographs and line drawings.
*An invaluable addition to any library
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Caring for Books and Documents

Caring for Books and Documents

by A. D. Baynes-Cope
Caring for Books and Documents

Caring for Books and Documents

by A. D. Baynes-Cope

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Overview

Books are fragile objects. In the wring environment, excessive bent and cold, humidity, animals and insects-even people- can cause rapid damage to a book's fabric.
In this practical guide to maintaining a collection at its best, the author explains the reasons for decay in books and documents and gives straightforward advice on creating the right conditions for a library, large or small.
*Fully revised and expanded edition of this authoritative work
*Illustrated with photographs and line drawings.
*An invaluable addition to any library

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781461663270
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 04/21/1998
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 48
File size: 2 MB

About the Author

A.D. Baynes-Cope is a well-known lecturer on book conservation topics and the author of nearly 50 publications.
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