Rare Book Monthly Articles - October - 2002 Issue

Care, Preservation, and Display of Rare Books and Printed Materials

Care, Preservation, and Display of Rare Books and Printed Materials

By Julie Carleton Note: all italicized words are included in the glossary at the end of this article. The information contained in this article is intended for the entire spectrum of book owner, from the novice to the seasoned collector. Basic instruction is provided on how to ensure the finest condition of collected books and printed materials such as pamphlets, ephemera and broadsides. As a result, you will stand a better chance of protecting your investment by maintaining the value of your rare book or printed material. Rare and fragile books (and printed materials) requir...

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Portrait of the CEO/Politico as Collector: Chatting with Steve Forbes

Portrait of the CEO/Politico as Collector: Chatting with Steve Forbes

AT: We have already talked about the first item in the collection that your father acquired and the story behind it. Will it be offered as part of the Christie’s sale? If not, why not? SF:...

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