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Tag Archives: Antiquarian Books
Is It Mold ?
As a seller of collectible, antiquarian, and secondhand books, I get some very interesting queries about old books. The most common questions revolve around the value of specific titles, but I also hear from folks concerned about damage, stains, foxing, … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Libraries, Tech, USA
Tagged Antiquarian Books, Antiques and Collectibles, conservation, mold
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Embrace Vellichor
Revel in vellichor and forget your worries.
Back to Back
The antiquarian book above is actually two volumes in one. This rare style of binding is usually referred to as dos-a-dos, from the French “back to back”. As the term suggests, these books share the same back cover. Books bound in … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Europe
Tagged Antiquarian Books, Bookbinding, Publishing and Printing
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Is It Mold ?
One of the hazards in collecting and/or selling antiquarian and secondhand books is the frequent presence of mold. Active book mold is usually identifiable, as it is typically damp and fuzzy, but inactive mold can often be confused with dirt, … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Libraries, Tech
Tagged Antiquarian Books, Book collecting, book selling, secondhand books
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Self-Serving Sunday
What everyone should do today:
Shaking Up Antiquarian Books
You don’t need to be an antiquarian book geek like me to enjoy the wonderful collection of literary gifs at De Motu Librorum.
Weight of Knowledge
London-based photographer Simon Brown’s wonderful show The Weight of Knowledge just closed at New York City’s Benrubi Gallery, but here are a few images from the exhibition that are sure to warm any bibliophile’s heart on a cold winter’s day. … Continue reading
The Biblia Antiquarian Bookshop Case Files
h/t to follower Akira O for the link to this video series Based on the bestselling novels by En Mikami, “The Biblia Antiquarian Bookshop Case Files” (Biburia Koshodo no jiken techo) is a popular Japanese television series that features Shioriko, … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Books, Bookstore Tourism, Tourism, Writing
Tagged Antiquarian Books, Crunchyroll, Japan, Television
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Ah, the aroma of old books
As a life-long bibliophile, I have always found the scent of old books, antiquarian bookshops and libraries intoxicating. And who doesn’t love the smell of a brand new book? The infographic below explains just what causes those wonderful aromas. If … Continue reading
