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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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BIBLIOGRAPHY OF TEXAS: BEING A DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF BOOKS,...
by Raines, C.W.
First edition which was limited to only 500 copies. Descriptive list of books, pamphlets, and documents relating to Texas since 1536 including a complete collection of laws and early Texas history. Ex library copy with markings including the library name perforated on the title page.

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