Caring for Books and Documents

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

Author: A. D. Baynes-Cope
Publisher: New Amsterdam Books
Published: 04/21/1998
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 9.02h x 6.07w x 0.21d
ISBN: 9780941533683

About the Author
A.D. Baynes-Cope is a well-known lecturer on book conservation topics and the author of nearly 50 publications.