Mainly about Books.

Huntly Press and District Gazette, Volume 4, 20 August 1915, Page 3

Mainly about Books.

Many people who are fond of books —that is to say, who like reading them — do not knew anything about looking after them. Books should never be tightly packed on a shelf, for it causes the backs, in many cases, to crack and come off. When opening a new Poole for the first time bend back the covers only at first. Then let the pages run through your fingers. This will prevent any injury to the new, and sometimes stiff binding. Except for very precious volumes, glass cases should not be used. The stuffy air and lack of ventilation in tho glass covered bookcase causes the growth of germs, insects, and mould. There are several different ways of keeping books in good condition. One of the best is to place on the shelves, behind the volumes, strips of flannel moistened with benzine, phenol, tobacco juice, or turpentine. These strips only need renewing from time to time, and will effectually prevent decay setting in amongst the large or small library at the cost of a few pence and a little trouble.