First edition. Foreword by A.E. Werner, Keeper, British Museum Research Laboratory. Written as a guide for those museum directors and conservators who have leather items in their charge. Discusses the PIRA test devised by R. Faraday Innes to determine whether leather can withstand a polluted atmosphere. x, 60 pages. cloth, dust jacket.. 8vo..
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR014613615
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Seller: Andre Strong Bookseller, Blue Hill, ME, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: very good +. first edition. 8 x 10 in. Cloth boards. Condition is NEAR FINE ; like near new on all points. DJ is VERY GOOD+ ; very clean, clipped, one tiny tear. Ant. Stax. Seller Inventory # 44285
Seller: Optimon Books, Gravesend, KENT, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Good. THERE ARE NO TARIFFS OR CUSTOMS DUTIES ON BOOKS. 1st edition hardback 1972. with 15 black and white photo illustration. 57 pages + bibliography. Dust jacket good with a little wear to the top edges. Not price clipped. No inscriptions. Boards good as is text block. The book covers the conservation of a very wide range of objects. Seller Inventory # 437256
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Seller: Mullen Books, ABAA, Marietta, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Burgundy leather boards with gilt spine lettering; brown dust jacket with navy lettering; x, 60 pp, 8 unnumbered pages of bw plates. Contents include: Introduction; Foreword by A.E. Werner; The Conservation and Restoration of Objects Made Wholly or in Part of Leather; Products used in restoring and conserving leather; The PIRA test; Glossary of leather terms; and Bibliography. Also includes a list of the 15 bw illustrations between pages 20 and 21. VG/VG (previous owner's name on ffep, light soiling to text block but pages are very clean and clear. Dust jacket has mild shelfwear). Seller Inventory # 183137
Seller: Harry Righton, Evesham, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Good +. First Edition. 60 pages, library marks. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Ex-Library. Seller Inventory # 905456
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