Cleaning, Repairing and Caring for Books - Hardcover

Robert L. Shep

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1872699022 ISBN 13: 9781872699028

Publisher: Richard Joseph Publishers Ltd, 2005

Synopsis

A manual that describes how to clean dull, shabby books, remove spots and marks, carry out minor repairs, and maintain in good condition a book collection or small library.

About this title

Synopsis:

This is a practical manual that describes in simple, straightforward language how to clean dull, shabby books, remove spots and marks, carry out minor repairs, and maintain in good condition a book collection or small library. It is not a treatise on binding and repairing valuable old volumes, or on the conservation of precious books and manuscripts: those are jobs for highly qualified craftsmen. Most books, however, (and perhaps especially those acquired second-hand) need the sort of attention and care that a skilful amateur can give. This book, which presumes no previous knowledge of the essential techniques, is an invaluable guide to what should be done and how to do it.

About this edition

• Publisher: Richard Joseph Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1872699022
• ISBN 13: 9781872699028
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 147