Join Books.org — it's free

Library Science, Care & Restoration of Antiques, Collectible Books, Art Conservation, Restoration & Museum Studies, Manuscripts - General & Miscellaneous
Caring for Books and Documents by A. D. Baynes-Cope — book cover

Caring for Books and Documents

by A. D. Baynes-Cope
Write a review
Log in to track your reading progress.

Overview

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

About the Author, A. D. Baynes-Cope

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

Reviews

There are no reviews yet. Log in to write one.

Book Details

Published
April 21, 1998
Publisher
Dee, Ivan R. Publisher
Pages
48
ISBN
9781461663270

Similar books