Author: | A. D. Baynes-Cope | ISBN: | 9781461663270 |
Publisher: | New Amsterdam Books | Publication: | April 21, 1998 |
Imprint: | New Amsterdam Books | Language: | English |
Author: | A. D. Baynes-Cope |
ISBN: | 9781461663270 |
Publisher: | New Amsterdam Books |
Publication: | April 21, 1998 |
Imprint: | New Amsterdam Books |
Language: | English |
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
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