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Preserving Antique Books and Paper: Simple Ways to Protect Your Collection

preserving antique books with vintage leather bound books historical letters and paper ephemera displayed on a wooden table

Preserving antique books is one of the most important skills any collector can learn. Whether you collect old books, maps, postcards, documents, photographs, letters or paper ephemera, proper care can mean the difference between a treasured item surviving for generations or deteriorating beyond repair. Unlike furniture, ceramics or metalware, paper is surprisingly fragile. Sunlight, moisture, […]