[Leica] Leica M book...A Note of Caution

[buzz.hausner at verizon.net (Buzz Hausner)]

A note of caution, Ted.  In most cases and in a majority of climates,
storing paper material in zip-lock bags is just fine.  However, some
items may be damaged by this method, especially if moisture is trapped
in the bag.  For truly precious items, the best storage is an acid-free
fall-back box which closes fairly tight but leaves a wee bit of room for
the paper to expand and contract.  Any good binder can produce these
boxes, custom fit, at a relatively modest cost.  If an item has been
printed on high-acid paper, common from the mid-nineteenth century
through the 1960s, the paper must be de-acidified or else there will be
no way to halt deterioration.

        Buzz

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Of Ted Grant
Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:04 AM
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Subject: Re: Re: [Leica] Leica M book

Joseph L / Singapore said:
>I cover all my important books with kraft paper. <<<<

Hi Joseph,
When I have the good fortune to find and buy a very old book or photo 
magazine, I have some magazines from the 1930's pertaining to
photography 
and a few from Russia picked-up when on assignment over there.  I put
them 
in zip-lock bags sealed.

I squeeze as much air out then seal it. And rarely are they opened
unless 
it's someone truly interested in the subject. Even then they wear white 
cotton gloves while turning the pages.

Hopefully this helps in keeping them for another 50 years or more. ;-)

ted