I used to sell old paper...

by Hobie , Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Monday, May 13, 2013, 07:17 (4157 days ago) @ John Meeker

You're right on the books, as with anything else, condition, condition, condition. Research the terms used such as foxing. People hate insect damage and, nowadays, tobacco smoke odor and even a hint of mildew.

The larger format books will not be well served by the normal desktop scanners but photos from most of today's digital cameras will more than suffice. Fill the frame with the book either in composition or by cropping the photo.

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Sincerely,

Hobie