Books and sharp objects...yikes!
Today, the librarians entrusted us with books from the early 1900s (some even older) and sharp objects to "open" these 100+ year old books.
An unopened book is defined as:
Needless-to-say, while it was stressful to take a letter opener to a book, it was pretty amazing handling something so old and valuable. Does the excitement ever end?
An unopened book is defined as:
A state where the book's pages at the fore edge and/or top are still joined from the folding. This cannot occur if the book has been properly cut. At one time many books were issued unopened, and it is not uncommon to find older books still in this pristine state.
A rare book that is unopened may be considerably more valuable than that same book opened. Therefore, one should consider carefully before opening a book. Of course, you cannot read a book that is unopened, at least not in its entirety. At one time, Gentlemen carried a "Paperknife" to open books.
A rare book that is unopened may be considerably more valuable than that same book opened. Therefore, one should consider carefully before opening a book. Of course, you cannot read a book that is unopened, at least not in its entirety. At one time, Gentlemen carried a "Paperknife" to open books.
Needless-to-say, while it was stressful to take a letter opener to a book, it was pretty amazing handling something so old and valuable. Does the excitement ever end?
Books are the quietest and most constant of friends;
they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors,
and the most patient of teachers.
~Charles W. Eliot
they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors,
and the most patient of teachers.
~Charles W. Eliot
1 comments:
Did they have that old book smell?
The librarians I mean...
Hahaha
Spoleto is lucky to have such a useful couple! I hope you don't put us to work when we come to visit!
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