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VVV · 10th February 2011, 09:55 AM

Hi Gav,

That was the usual state of books in those times. Not opening it is like not removing the plastic from a DVD. The biggest problem for us collectors is however which of our knives to use when we cut the pages.

Michael

kai · 10th February 2011, 10:04 AM

Hello Gavin,

I've even found a lot of unread books like this in libraries!

However, I'd suggest to try to get professional help from a bookbinder rather than cutting the pages individually (tedious and prone to ripping or cutting into the pages); with the correct equipment, this can be done in a minute or two.

Regards,
Kai

Maurice · 10th February 2011, 10:05 AM

I would take one of your Kelling Hall rencongs to open it Gav!
Perfect shape for doing so!

Maurice

Gavin Nugent · 10th February 2011, 11:15 AM

Thanks Chaps, your insight is appreciated!

Norman McCormick · 10th February 2011, 02:29 PM

Hi Gav,
A book in this state is termed 'unopened', pages that have ragged edges are termed 'uncut'. This is normal for books of a certain age, it was cheaper to print several pages of text on the one sheet of paper and fold it to fit the book format and of course cheaper to leave it 'unopened'. Unless you wish to keep the volume as a 'collectable' in its own right open the pages with a suitable knife. I dabbled in books a long time ago and the only thing left is a mint 1st Ed of Winnie the Pooh I gave my wife as a present, I wish I could go back as I suppose we all do, if only we knew then what we know now.!!!!!

Regards,
Norman.

Gavin Nugent · 10th February 2011, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norman McCormick

Hi Gav,
A book in this state is termed 'unopened', pages that have ragged edges are termed 'uncut'. This is normal for books of a certain age, it was cheaper to print several pages of text on the one sheet of paper and fold it to fit the book format and of course cheaper to leave it 'unopened'. Unless you wish to keep the volume as a 'collectable' in its own right open the pages with a suitable knife. I dabbled in books a long time ago and the only thing left is a mint 1st Ed of Winnie the Pooh I gave my wife as a present, I wish I could go back as I suppose we all do, if only we knew then what we know now.!!!!!

Regards,
Norman.

Outstanding thank you Norman, this is both unopened and uncut...indeed for what it's worth I'll leave it as is and drag out passages for translation when required....I guess I can put the Panabas back up on the wall now

Gav

Jens Nordlunde · 10th February 2011, 05:11 PM

Hi Gav,
Mine were in a very sad condition when I bought them, so I had them bound. Try to find an old HAND bookbinder, who do this as a hobby, as the work will be better and cheaper than if you go to an industrial bookbinder.
Jens

Gavin Nugent · 10th February 2011, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jens Nordlunde

Hi Gav,
Mine were in a very sad condition when I bought them, so I had them bound. Try to find an old HAND bookbinder, who do this as a hobby, as the work will be better and cheaper than if you go to an industrial bookbinder.
Jens

WOW Jens, that is an improvement on what they look like, a very great improvment, thanks for the tip!

Gav

Gavin Nugent · 17th May 2015, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jens Nordlunde

Hi Gav,
Mine were in a very sad condition when I bought them, so I had them bound. Try to find an old HAND bookbinder, who do this as a hobby, as the work will be better and cheaper than if you go to an industrial bookbinder.
Jens

I am grateful for the tip Jens...this was done locally and I am super impressed with the royal treatment they received.

Gavin

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VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Hi Gav, That was the usual state of books in those times. Not opening it is like not removing the plastic from a DVD. The biggest problem for us collectors is however which of our knives to use when we cut the pages. Michael

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kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Gavin, I've even found a lot of unread books like this in libraries! However, I'd suggest to try to get professional help from a bookbinder rather than cutting the pages individually (tedious and prone to ripping or cutting into the pages); with the correct equipment, this can be done in a minute or two. Regards, Kai

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Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,462	I would take one of your Kelling Hall rencongs to open it Gav! Perfect shape for doing so! Maurice

10th February 2011, 02:29 PM	#5
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,646	Hi Gav, A book in this state is termed 'unopened', pages that have ragged edges are termed 'uncut'. This is normal for books of a certain age, it was cheaper to print several pages of text on the one sheet of paper and fold it to fit the book format and of course cheaper to leave it 'unopened'. Unless you wish to keep the volume as a 'collectable' in its own right open the pages with a suitable knife. I dabbled in books a long time ago and the only thing left is a mint 1st Ed of Winnie the Pooh I gave my wife as a present, I wish I could go back as I suppose we all do, if only we knew then what we know now.!!!!! Regards, Norman.