While a book may not be fragile when it is first printed, it quickly and imperceptibly begins to decompose. Over time it’s materials disintegrate. Leather turns to powder. The spine releases the pages. Add that to the wear and tear of occasional use or handling and eventually the book may be beyond repair. Preserving books … Read more
Archive Boxes – sometimes referred to as Archival Boxes or Bankers Boxes – are places to store important documents and other items. These boxes are used by both individuals and organizations when items must be stored for a period of time in a well organized manner. They must provide both an efficient means of storage, … Read more
When we first entered the book selling business we were complete beginners as far as shipping books was concerned. We had a lot of knowledge of shipping other materials bot not books. Luckily we had some of the correct aids and took advatage of those and merely use bubble wrap and large commercial envelopes as … Read more
One of the things separating modern man from his mammoth-hunting, cave-dwelling ancestors is paperwork. Advancing glaciers and saber-tooth tigers kept early hunters and gatherers on their toes. Ice ages and large carnivores have been replaced by credit agencies and the Internal Revenue Service. The flint-tipped lance which protected and fed ancient hunters is useless in … Read more
