Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
US$ 17.04
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the use of Eastern Red Cedar wood chests in the preservation of textiles from damage by the webbing clothes moth. The author delves into historical references regarding the widespread use of this technique, from 17th-century European settlers to 19th-century American households. Scientific experiments conducted and recorded by the author demonstrate the effectiveness of these chests in eliminating the threat posed by these destructive insects. By analyzing chemical components and documenting the impact on moths' life cycles, this book provides valuable insights into the practical application and scientific underpinnings of this traditional method of textile protection. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1922 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 34 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.