The Care of Fine Books Paperback - 2007
by Jane Greenfield; Introduction by Nicholas A. Basbanes
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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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- Title The Care of Fine Books
- Author Jane Greenfield; Introduction by Nicholas A. Basbanes
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 160
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Skyhorse Publishing, New York, U.S.A.
- Date September 1, 2007
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9781602390782 / 1602390789
- Weight 0.69 lbs (0.31 kg)
- Dimensions 9.16 x 7.09 x 0.39 in (23.27 x 18.01 x 0.99 cm)
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007017618
- Dewey Decimal Code 025.7
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- Reference and Research Bk News, 08/01/2008, Page 338
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