Mending and Repair of Books (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Preserving books with practical, time-tested guidance

This guide offers librarians and long-time readers clear, actionable steps for protecting and extending the life of books. It covers when to bind, mend, or replace, and explains why careful handling matters to a library’s collection and the reading public. In plain, shop-floor terms, you’ll find instructions on choosing the right moments to rebind, how to mend without hampering future rebinding, and how to assess a book’s value and durability. The book also practicalizes common-sense routines, from preparing a mending table to selecting materials and applying paste correctly. It emphasizes cleanliness and consistent care as essential parts of good library service.

• Deciding whether to bind, mend, or replace based on condition and cost
• Step-by-step methods for repairing torn pages, loose sections, and weak joints
• Guidance on mending materials, tools, and safe, effective techniques
• Care, cleaning, and shellacking to protect covers and extend life

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