BradH
05-30-2010, 11:34 AM
Hello -
I'd appreciate any feedback you might be able to offer on the best way to preserve old publications. I have a run of Spalding Guides from early 1880s to the 1920s and a run of National League Constitution books from 1877 to the 1920s. Also a few other rule books, DeWitt's books, etc from that period...
Most of them are in great shape, and have been inserted into nice leather covers or simply re-bound into leather covers. A few others literally suffer paper loss and/or flaking every time I open them - and that is what I'm concerned about. I currently keep them stored in a Rubbermaid tub in an air-conditioned room, out of light. The books are all just stacked on top of themselves in columns within the tub. I only use at them a few times a year, usually when I'm researching something or just want to look at the old ads.
Can anyone offer advice on a better way to store them? I feel as if there might be a better way to do it, but maybe what I'm doing is fine?
Thank you,
Brad
I'd appreciate any feedback you might be able to offer on the best way to preserve old publications. I have a run of Spalding Guides from early 1880s to the 1920s and a run of National League Constitution books from 1877 to the 1920s. Also a few other rule books, DeWitt's books, etc from that period...
Most of them are in great shape, and have been inserted into nice leather covers or simply re-bound into leather covers. A few others literally suffer paper loss and/or flaking every time I open them - and that is what I'm concerned about. I currently keep them stored in a Rubbermaid tub in an air-conditioned room, out of light. The books are all just stacked on top of themselves in columns within the tub. I only use at them a few times a year, usually when I'm researching something or just want to look at the old ads.
Can anyone offer advice on a better way to store them? I feel as if there might be a better way to do it, but maybe what I'm doing is fine?
Thank you,
Brad