Excerpt from Notes on the Care, Cataloguing, Calendaring, and Arranging of Manuscripts
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides invaluable insights into the preservation and management of archival collections, with a particular emphasis on manuscripts. It offers practical advice on handling, arrangement, calendaring, and repair techniques to ensure the longevity of these priceless documents. Drawing upon years of experience in managing a vast archival collection, the author presents a systematic approach to organizing and preserving manuscripts while maintaining their historical integrity. The book explores the complexities of manuscript preservation, delving into the challenges posed by different types of paper, ink, and physical conditions. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical context of manuscripts and the need for careful handling and storage to prevent deterioration. Through detailed guidance and real-world examples, this book empowers archivists, historians, and collectors with the knowledge and skills necessary to safeguard and preserve our written heritage for generations to come. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332170135_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332170135