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Antique Book
How do I protect my antique book?
I have an old antique book that may be somewhat valuable, but I don’t know how best to preserve it for future generations. It’s from my grandfather and currently has no protection. Thanks!
Go to a very good art supply store or look online for archival materials. Old paper has acid in it which causes “foxing” or brown spots which eventually deteriorates the paper. There are certain papers you can insert temporarily that will absorb the acids and protect the paper from future decay. If the spine is damaged or the cover is, you need to have a restorer fix that. They used animal based glues which tend to break down. A good restorer can repair it. Keep it out of light, away from dampness and extreme temps and dont keep it in plastic. Pax – C.
An Introduction to Antique Books
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All American 921 21-1/2-Quart Pressure Cooker/Canner $199.99 This ball is autographed by Hall of Famers , Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. I dont believe i need to say more regarding the ball, two of the greatest players to have ever played the game had their hands on this ball. More than a must have for any memorabilia collector. This ball comes with two Forensic Certificates of Authenticity…. |
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All-American 15-1/2-Quart Pressure Cooker/Canner $179.00 This heavy-duty pressure cooker’s large capacity is probably best utilized for canning (though it would also be great for a number of cooking tasks). A pressure cooker is generally recommended when canning vegetables and nonacid fruit, since the high heat that can be generated will kill more bacteria than a regular hot water bath. Made from cast aluminum, with sturdy screws to seal the lid to the … |
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Royal Albert 100 Years of Royal Albert Teacups and Saucers, Set of 5, 1900-1940 $149.99 Royal Doulton announces the international launch of the 100 Years of Royal Albert collection, celebrating a century of English craftsmanship through ten patterns representing design trends of each decade of the 20th century. Royal Albert’s success dates back to the late 1800’s, and the new collection celebrates the brand’s vitality, longevity and rich design history. The collection features all bo… |
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Michael Jackson: This Is It $3.97 Michael Jackson’s This Is It is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created, and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts at London’s O2 arena. Chronicling the months from April through June 2009, this film was produced with the full support of Michael Jackson’s estate. The movie draws from more than 100 hours of behind-the-scenes footage, and features Jackson rehearsing a … |
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Eragon (Widescreen Edition) $3.95 Studio: Tcfhe Release Date: 10/14/2008 Run time: 102 minutes Rating: Pg… |
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Bad Boys II (Two-Disc Special Edition) $4.24 Hang on for maximum mayhem full-on fun and the wildest chase scenes ever put on film! The action and comedy never stop when superstars Martin Lawrence and Will Smith reunite as out-of-control trash-talking buddy cops. Bullets fly cars crash and laughs explode as they pursue a whacked-out drug lord from the streets of Miami to the barrios of Cuba. But the real fireworks result when Lawrence discove… |
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Good Will Hunting [VHS] $2.00 Guaranteed to work or your money back – PLEASE NOTE ALL MONIES FROM THIS SALE GO TO A 501 (C)3 NO KILL ANIMAL SHELTER… |
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My Cousin Vinny [VHS] $2.85 When two Italian-American boys from New York are falsely accused of murder in a small Alabama town, they call for a lawyer–but the only lawyer they know is their cousin Vinny (Joe Pesci), who made six attempts before he passed his bar exam. My Cousin Vinny is a classic fish-out-of-water comedy; the flimsy plot about clearing the two boys and solving the murder is just a hook to support a lot of c… |
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Love Letter [VHS] $8.99 No one with romantic tendencies will be able to resist The Love Letter. Campbell Scott plays a Civil War buff who buys a desk from that era. While polishing it, he discovers a secret compartment, in which sits an unmailed letter–a letter written by a young woman named Lizzie (Jennifer Jason Leigh) over a century earlier. Touched by her yearning for passion, he writes her back, egged on by his mys… |
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Quakehold! 2830 7-Inch Steel Furniture Cable $3.73 Secure tall and heavy furniture to the wall Powerful steel coated aircraft cable holds furniture upright during earthquakes, windstorms, and protects children when climbing … |