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Why I changed my tune about the Library of Congress binding standards
I visited the rare book room at the Boston Public Library last month. Saw a 1700s geography book with original stitching still holding strong. Made me realize those preservation guidelines I always rolled my eyes at actually have real purpose. Has anyone else had their mind changed after seeing old bindings in person?
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the_rowan4mo ago
Walked through the Huntington last week and a 1600s atlas just floored me the same way.
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patriciap524mo ago
Old stitching in person still looks like old stitching to me, no matter how well preserved.
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zarab244mo ago
C'mon, you gotta admit there's something special about holding a piece of history like that. Even if the stitching looks "old," it's basically a time capsule in your hands.
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