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1. Collecting Old Books.

Subjects
*BOOKS, *PUBLICATIONS, *PAPER, *LIBRARY materials, *BOOKSELLERS & bookselling
Abstract

Presents tips for buying old books. Type of paper used for old books; Acquisition of books by subject; Purchase of first edition books.

Published
2005

2. Notes and Comment.

Subjects
LIBRARIES, LIBRARY materials, PAPER, BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS
Abstract

The article talks about the news from the "Times" that said that the vast number of books in some of the great libraries are quite literary turning to dust because paper is now made from wood pulp treated with alum-rosin compounds. These compounds give off sulphuric acid causing the books to consume themselves.

Published
1978