Library Conservation Preservation Perspective (4 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Light blue cloth printed in navy, DW, large, thick 8vo., xiii, (1), 459 pages, illustrated. A near fine copy in a lightly edgeworn very good DW that is faded at the spine.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. This copy is in good condition with a poor dust jacket. Light edge wear to boards/spine ends, internally very good.

Original publisher's green paper-covered boards, black lettering spine, green dustjacket, thick large 8vo: xvi, 460pp., 34 contributions with notes & references, index. Very fine copy. This volume traces the continuing effort to prevent the gradual disintegration and total loss of treasured research collections, acquired at great expence, but often issued on low quality paper and frequently stored without sufficient concern for environmental controls.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. xiii, [1], 459pp bound in green cloth, binding and hinges tight, previous owner's name on the front free endpaper, one corner bumped. The dust jacket is not clipped, shows some edge wear/tear, now housed in a protective mylar cover. Contents include *Why Preservation? * The Nature of Library Materials, ie Paper, Inks, Adhesives, Leather, etc. * Causes of Deterioration *Roles of the Conservator & Scientist *Binding *Preservation Microrecording *Disaster & Salvage and *National Planning.