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March 11th, 2010

Angie

Antique Open

Ball Canning Wide Mouth Half Pint Canning Jar 8 oz. 12-Count

$8.99

12-pack 1/2-pint Mason jars with closures lock in freshness so you can enjoy your bounty year-round! Not sure how to can? Don’t worry. You’ll find step-by-step instructions on the bottom of package….

Amco Collapsible Steamer, Stainless Steel

$7.75

Amco Houseworks 10957 Collapsible Steamer Stainless Steel…

RSVP Endurance® Salt Server with Spoon

$17.99

Your favorite gourmet salt will be easily accessible at the table or in the kitchen with our salt server. Durable stainless steel frame holds an 8-oz. glass bowl and features a unique flip-top lid with silicone gasket to keep your salt fresh and dry. Dishwasher safe but we recommend hand washing…..

Blackbird

$7.83

All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed….

South Pacific (Original 1949 Broadway Cast)

$9.85

Based on James Michener’s Tales of the South Pacific, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Pulitzer prize-winning South Pacific is one of the most beloved musicals ever to hit the stage. The appeal is simple: a collection of stunning compositions–immense symphonic sound orchestrated by Rodgers collaborator Robert Russell Bennett–and characters with a simple though cohesive through-line. On this original Br…

You & Me

$0.94

All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed….

Moen DN6708ORB Danbury Paper Holder, Oil Rubbed Bronze

$13.22

Moen DN6708ORB Oil rubbed bronze paper holder oil rubbed bronze finish delivers a rich, dark brown, old world finish with striking light and dark accents limited lifetime warranty…

Sesamee Keyless Padlocks Sesame Brass/Steel Shackle Padlock

$12.45

Corbin Sesamee Keyless Padlocks – SESAME BRASS/STEEL SHACKLE PADLOCK…

Hunter 20803 Low Profile III 52-Inch 5-Blades Ceiling Fan, White

$77.57

Save on cooling costs with the Hunter Low Profile III 52-Inch Ceiling Fan. Designed to be installed in low ceiling areas, this efficient five-blade fan has a traditional, understated design that blends in seamlessly with your decor. And like all Hunter fans, it features a high performance, WhisperWind motor, built to exacting tolerances from the finest materials and rigorously tested to be truly w…

Texas Sold ‘Em

$1.99

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How do I preserve and display an antique book?

I have an antique Bible (1818) that’s a family heirloom.

I’ve always kept it on my bookshelf so my family and I could see it.

Unfortunately, it’s in rough shape. The leather cover is falling off, it’s a dust magnet, and I fear that leaving it exposed to the open air every day isn’t helping it.

Is there a proper way to preserve and take care of an old book without hiding it away in a closet?

Thanks in advance for any and all answers.

It sounds like this book has a lot of personal and sentimental value, so cost isn’t as much of an issue as it ordinarily might me. This document should prove helpful. The bulk of it comprises a DIY solution, showing you how to make your own custom book box. However, at the end, there are a few links to directories of people who can make a custom box for you:

http://www.nedcc.org/resources/leaflets/4Storage_and_Handling/05ProtectingBooks.php

These people may be able to help you:

http://www.securenet.net/tbcl/home2.htm

They manufacture a series of boxes custom-designed for specific modern 1st editions, so you probably won’t find a specific box which works for you, but someone from that site should be able to point you to a reliable 3rd party, if you have no success with the 1st link.

Good luck!