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THE CARE OF FINE BOOKS.
Greenfield, Jane
New edition with foreword by Nicholas A. Basbanes. Here is a concise and readable handbook on how to care for any book of value. For collectors, librarians, and curators, this work is an elegant summation of their responsibilities and techniques. Sections include a brief history of book-construction methods, a discussion of the nature of fine books and their component materials, and thorough advice on the storage and handling of books, securing a collection against fire, flood, theft, or other mishap; and the cleaning and repair of books. Well-illustrated with over 200 line illustrations.
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BOOKS IN MANUSCRIPT, A SHORT INTRODUCTION TO THEIR STUDY ...
by Madan, Falconer
First edition, one of 150 numbered large paper copies printed on Dutch handmade paper and bound thus. Part of the Books about Books Series edited by A.W. Pollard (Webber p.38). Eight illustrations. Parchment spine is soiled with chip in center. Foxing.
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