A brief history of book collecting and restoration -- Is it worth it? The value of book restoration -- Book lovers, book collectors, and book dealers -- Bookbinders, book restorers, and book conservators -- How to identify book restorations -- Book damage and treatment options -- Facsimiles, sophistications, and fraud -- Buying and selling restored books.
Summary:
"Book lovers: Learn what can be done and what should be avoided to preserve a book's value. Book collectors: Discover how to identify restorations, facsimiles, sophistications, and even fraud. Book dealers: Get the information you need to decide whether or not it is worth it to have a book restored. Book conservators: Help your clients communicate with book anatomy diagrams and terminology. Librarians: Have at your fingertips the answer to: "Where can I go to get my book restored?". -- cover page [4].
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.