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This image bank contains approximately 1400 digitized images about the history of the printed book in the Netherlands, largely originating from the collections of the KB. The images can be downloaded and used with the stated credit line.

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Title
 The deacidification of a book.

Creator
 Archimascon, Heerhugowaard (fotograaf/photographer)

Year
 1998

Type
 foto, photograph

Measurements
 5.5 x 7.5 cm.

Related term
 zuurvrij papier

Period
 20e eeuw

Classification
 B: Schriftdragers, inkt

Content
 A book is dipped in deacidification fluid. To prevent the further decay of paper, paper can be deacified. A substance is put in the fibers of the paper to fight acidification.

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 Den Haag Koninklijke Bibliotheek