I have an old book, what to do with it..

Ginge · 23-07-2008, 22:05

Ok so an old guy at the pub i know often brings me in random things, like for instance a lighter in the form of a sparkplug which is ace.

The other day we were talking about books and he said "i have a book at home you can have if you wan't it" not wanting to sound rude i said yeah sure why not i'll give it a read!..

He came back the next day and handed me the book and just said to me,"when you read it remember when it was written,i don't want it back so keep it"

Well here it is...

Looks old!

Opening page,i tried to get a picture of the date of publish but i only have my phone camera which wouldnt focus...anywho .. its 1845 so that makes it 163 years old...

The illustrations are fantastic!

I dont know how to try and keep it in a good condition, it's not brilliant at the moment but i don't want it to get any worse..

Ginge

Allvaux · 23-07-2008, 22:19

You can get dust covers and jackets for them mate. I'd sort those out and keep it warm and dry for now and clean your hands and fingers before flicking through it to try and preserve the pages.
Cool freebie by the way!

**RobJenko** · 23-07-2008, 22:22

id be putting it in one of those clear plastic envolpe things (the type that seal air tight)

im no expert on old books but from the look of the first page pic the title "punch" seems familier and id imagine the "published on fleet street" line means its a quality book. keep it safe and tidy fella then when antiques road show come to town, get it vallued.

Ginge · 23-07-2008, 22:27

Thanks for the replies guys, just affirming what i thought in the first place.

There are a few on ebay at the moment, they go for about a tenner but **** that, I'm going to keep it just because i'm a hoarder!

Ginge

AndyKay · 23-07-2008, 22:28

Quality gift!

http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Punch

http://cgi.ebay.com/1845-PUNCH-MAGAZ...ayphotohosting

lethal · 23-07-2008, 22:31

I'd ask that you digitize (scan) the whole volume and make it publicly available (it's copyright has long since reverted to the public domain).

I can help you out with anything along these lines.

Ginge · 23-07-2008, 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyKay

Quality gift!

http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Punch

http://cgi.ebay.com/1845-PUNCH-MAGAZ...ayphotohosting

He gave me this a few months ago..

Its abolutely mint..

Vauxhall section

Victor, tells you the compression ratio ,overall length, turning cirle, track and fuel tank capacity

Velox and Cresta saloons

Ginge

Jack · 23-07-2008, 22:48

Vacuum pack it.

Ginge · 23-07-2008, 22:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by lethal

I'd ask that you digitize (scan) the whole volume and make it publicly available (it's copyright has long since reverted to the public domain).

I can help you out with anything along these lines.

That sounds along my lines, so, help me out!

Ginge

KillBill · 23-07-2008, 23:38

That's quite a rare find mate, not everyday you get handed something like that.

Keep it good

lukeykookey · 24-07-2008, 10:47

I wouldn't pack it in anything air tight, or anything made entirely from plastic.
Simply because if there is ANY moisture inside the book when you pack it, or in the air around it, it could condense and cause degeneration of the book.
I would wrap it in a thick brown paper, sealed with tape, so that any moisture can get out. Thats if you want to preserve it...

Thats what we do with evidence which may be damp anyway.

stt · 24-07-2008, 11:10

put some silica gel in with whatever you pack it in

23-07-2008, 22:05	#1
Ginge MIGWeb User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Thatcham,Berkshire Drives: Fear into children iTrader: (1) Posts: 6,417	I have an old book, what to do with it.. Ok so an old guy at the pub i know often brings me in random things, like for instance a lighter in the form of a sparkplug which is ace. The other day we were talking about books and he said "i have a book at home you can have if you wan't it" not wanting to sound rude i said yeah sure why not i'll give it a read!.. He came back the next day and handed me the book and just said to me,"when you read it remember when it was written,i don't want it back so keep it" Well here it is... Looks old! Opening page,i tried to get a picture of the date of publish but i only have my phone camera which wouldnt focus...anywho .. its 1845 so that makes it 163 years old... The illustrations are fantastic! I dont know how to try and keep it in a good condition, it's not brilliant at the moment but i don't want it to get any worse.. Ginge __________________ www.virtualseason.net For all your sports streaming needs

23-07-2008, 22:19	#2
Allvaux MIGClub Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Nr Chester, Cheshire Drives: 4.3 litre petrol! iTrader: (8) Posts: 11,171	Re: I have an old book, what to do with it.. You can get dust covers and jackets for them mate. I'd sort those out and keep it warm and dry for now and clean your hands and fingers before flicking through it to try and preserve the pages. Cool freebie by the way!

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RobJenko Wales Regional Coordinator/ Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: South Wales Drives: mk4 van / mk3 astra iTrader: (18) Posts: 10,132	Re: I have an old book, what to do with it.. id be putting it in one of those clear plastic envolpe things (the type that seal air tight) im no expert on old books but from the look of the first page pic the title "punch" seems familier and id imagine the "published on fleet street" line means its a quality book. keep it safe and tidy fella then when antiques road show come to town, get it vallued. __________________ READ THE RULES Mig Rules Classified Rules "Whats it worth" Rules

23-07-2008, 22:27	#4
Ginge MIGWeb User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Thatcham,Berkshire Drives: Fear into children iTrader: (1) Posts: 6,417	Re: I have an old book, what to do with it.. Thanks for the replies guys, just affirming what i thought in the first place. There are a few on ebay at the moment, they go for about a tenner but **** that, I'm going to keep it just because i'm a hoarder! Ginge

23-07-2008, 22:28	#5
AndyKay MIGWeb User Join Date: Jul 2004 iTrader: (0) Posts: 372	Re: I have an old book, what to do with it.. Quality gift! http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Punch http://cgi.ebay.com/1845-PUNCH-MAGAZ...ayphotohosting

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lethal MIGWeb User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Warwickcesterceshire Drives: E34 M51 Turbo iTrader: (2) Posts: 20,486	Re: I have an old book, what to do with it.. I'd ask that you digitize (scan) the whole volume and make it publicly available (it's copyright has long since reverted to the public domain). I can help you out with anything along these lines.

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Jack MIGClub Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Staffordshire Drives: Mondeo TDDI iTrader: (16) Posts: 16,035	Re: I have an old book, what to do with it.. Vacuum pack it.

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KillBill MIGWeb User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ireland Drives: Cars you won't like iTrader: (0) Posts: 7,349	Re: I have an old book, what to do with it.. That's quite a rare find mate, not everyday you get handed something like that. Keep it good __________________ Feckoff cup!

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lukeykookey MIGWeb User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Manchester Drives: Vectra 2.2 DTi SRi iTrader: (0) Posts: 1,790	Re: I have an old book, what to do with it.. I wouldn't pack it in anything air tight, or anything made entirely from plastic. Simply because if there is ANY moisture inside the book when you pack it, or in the air around it, it could condense and cause degeneration of the book. I would wrap it in a thick brown paper, sealed with tape, so that any moisture can get out. Thats if you want to preserve it... Thats what we do with evidence which may be damp anyway.

24-07-2008, 11:10	#12
stt MIGWeb User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Taunton iTrader: (8) Posts: 3,095	Re: I have an old book, what to do with it.. put some silica gel in with whatever you pack it in