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Cleaning, repairing and caring for books: A practical manual

Cleaning, repairing and caring for books: A practical manual

Shep, Robert

1995

Richard Joseph Publishers

Conservation and restoration

Books

025.7 219 SHEP

For loan

Multiple copies

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, nor 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.

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