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THE CARE OF FINE BOOKS.
Greenfield, Jane

   

- New York : Skyhorse Publishing 2007
- 8vo
- paper wrappers
- 154 pages
- Order Nr. 104585
- Price: $ 12.95

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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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Annenberg p.44. "The last of the large catalogues." Excellent reference book which is becoming harder to find. With section headings in color, some use of color in the illustration part, color in borders, etc. Loosely inserted is 16 page price list dated January, 1924. Covers are spotted with most of spine covering partially rubbed off. A damp smell from poor storage.




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