The Care of Fine Books
by Greenfield, Jane
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- See description
- ISBN 10
- 1558210032
- ISBN 13
- 9781558210035
- Seller
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Eynsham, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Guilford, Connecticut: The Lyons Press, 1988. Paperback. [1 - vi], vii - ix, [x - xii], 13 - 160pp. No jacket (as issued). A concise and 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 storage and handling of books, securing a collection against a fire, flood, theft or other mishap, and elementary cleaning and repair. Over 200 line illustrations by the author. Book in near fine condition with little evidence of use.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ariadne Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1308671
- Title
- The Care of Fine Books
- Author
- Greenfield, Jane
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 1558210032
- ISBN 13
- 9781558210035
- Publisher
- The Lyons Press
- Place of Publication
- Guilford, Connecticut
- Date Published
- 1988
- Keywords
- Book repair and conservation
- Bookseller catalogs
- Books and book collecting;
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About the Seller
Ariadne Books
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Eynsham, Oxfordshire
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