Caring for Books and Documents - Softcover

Baynes-Cope, A. D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0941533689 ISBN 13: 9780941533683

Publisher: New Amsterdam Books, 1989

Synopsis

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 this title

Synopsis:

This practical guide, written in response to the many queries The British Library answers each year, gives a straightforward advice on creating the right storage conditions for books and documents.

About the Author:

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

About this edition

• Publisher: New Amsterdam Books
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0941533689
• ISBN 13: 9780941533683
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 54