Boxes for the Protection of Books
Author | : Lage Carlson |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 1994 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780788170911 |
ISBN-13 | : 0788170910 |
Rating | : 4/5 (11 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: A revised & updated version of the previous 1981 volume, Boxes for the Protection of Rare Books.Ó Designed to meet the needs of book conservators, museum technicians, & curators in libraries & archives who require a practical method for the construction of protective boxes, which provide a safe method for storing, handling, & transporting library materials. Protective boxing affords a non-invasive, cost effective, & archivally sound way of dealing with large numbers of items or entire collections. Covers: simple housings; phased boxes; portfolios; double-tray clam shell box; book box with portfolio smaller/larger than the book.