Caring for books and documents / A.D. Baynes-Cope; with line illustrations by Sture Akerström
1981, First Edition. London: Published for the Trustees of the British Museum by British Museum Publications. Near fine copy in the original illustrated, paper-covered boards. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dulled and dust-toned as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Previous owner's inscription. Item #363851
ISBN: 0714120065
Physical description: 32 pages: illustrations; 26 cm. 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: Conservation of library materials. Books Conservation and restoration. Manuscripts Conservation and restoration.
Price: €21.00