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Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Sterlite company makes a 15 quart box that will hold two shelf feet of paperback books.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 My mother's bound book got damp. I was very upset. I inverted a V-shaped picture stand, propping it up in a bowl. I put the book in the V. Then I used a cool hair dryer to dry it out. I used stiff boards and rubber bands to hold the binding from curling.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 You can't save the books that have been printed on acidic, poor-quality paper. You can prolong their lives by taking good care of them and keeping them in a stable environment, but I just use them as much as I need to and can before they self-destruct.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Loaning out your literary treasures is a great idea, but not for these precious books. Keep your valued books at home and share them with friends and family there!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Try to keep books in a place where the temperature stays consistent. Changing temperatures can cause your books to warp.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Keep your most precious books on higher bookshelves out of the reach of small children. Small children love books, but they are very tough on them.