Caring for books and documents
1981, First Edition. London : Published for the Trustees of the British Museum by British Museum Publications Ltd. Very good copy in the colour-printed boards, with margins and spine sun-toned. Title page shows a suggestion only of foxing to the outer edge. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #481261
ISBN: 0714120065
Physical description; 32 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references. Contents; Theoretical aspects of care. Ideal conditions ; The materials of books and documents – The enemies of books and documents. Physical and mechanical damage ; Biological enemies ; Chemical enemies ; Loss and theft – What to do. The building ; The store-room ; Small collections ; The care of a single book ; Documents ; Repair of books and documents – Summing up – Appendices. Making fungicidal tissue ; Checking hygrometers. Subjects; Books. Conservation and restoration. Manuscripts. Documents. Archives.
Price: €35.00