The name may derive from the fox like reddishbrown color of the stains, 1 or the rust chemical ferric oxide which may be involved. Stamporama began with 6 members in january 1996 with one idea trading duplicates among the members. The process involves unbinding the book and treating each individual leaf in. Foxing definition, material used to cover the upper portion of a shoe. That said, any book that displays foxing is probably safe for a long, long, long time unless a similar humid environment is created again that allows the reaction to start up again. The book of forms is supplementary to the central public works. Professional books restorers can treat foxing, but may charge as much as a dermatologist would to remove comparable imperfections from your skin. Foxing definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Removing foxing stains on books, papers, photographs. Not only is this an invaluable handbook for designers, it should open the eyes of anyone who produces forms. Paper can degrade over time for a number of reasons, which include light, moisture and oxidation problems.
Are cyclic sugars the favored form of aldohexoses in solution. Fox definition, any of several carnivores of the dog family, especially those of the genus vulpes, smaller than wolves, having a pointed, slightly upturned muzzle, erect ears, and a long, bushy tail. Margaret forests of the night she found it satisfying to look for signs of foxing, the browning of a books pages. The term foxing describes disfiguring small yellow brown spots or blotches on paper. When it comes to restoring vintage paper prints, foxing buildup on the paper can be a major obstacle.
It is also used to form nouns from words other than verbs. A form book may be a bound volume or binder containing looseleaf pages, containing forms, clauses and model documents that the attorney might use when preparing a legal document or court pleading. The reason for foxing in a particular book is often difficult to discern. Information and translations of foxing in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on. Married when the parts of a book or set are supplied from different copies of a book to form a whole, such as the dust jacket from one copy is married with a copy of the same book without a jacket, or volume one is married to volume two, purchased separately, to form a complete set. One of the most notorious forms of chromatic alteration that spoils the. Sulphur dioxide pollution reacts to form sulphuric acid that attacks the leather. The book and paper group wiki is a publication of the book and. Relatively light brown spotting on the pages of a book often caused by the chemical makeup of the. A handson guide to learning citation form the west legal studies series by deborah e. We have members from 8 to 87, whose interests cover the entire range of stamps and stamp collecting, from cancellations to back of the book.
We provide and cite an extensive list of authoritative references about foxing. The definition of a fox is a small, wild canine with a redbrowngrayish fur and a bushy tail, or a deceitful person, or a woman who is very attractive. Foxing is a descriptive term for scattered spots commonly reddishbrown in color, but also applied to spots of other coloration ranging from yellow to black. Not only will this allow the novice to correctly describe a book, this page will provide an easy reference to unknown book words allowing an intelligent decision before purchasing or describing a book to sell. When you remove it from the freezer, place the stillsealed bag on a cooling rack and wait until the book is at ambient temperature. It can start building up in as short as a few months, and continue damaging paper for years to come. Preservation and conservation glossary of preservation. Foxing, a term referring to the brown blotches appearing on a print, results from airborne microorganisms, humidity and the presence of metals and fungi. Bouchoux and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The term refers to ferrous oxide, or iron, that becomes attracted to paper and leads to the unwanted discoloration. Creating forms for printed and online use, by borries schwesinger, is so necessary. It is useful to note that the term foxing, used to describe brown or reddish brown discoloration appearing on books, papers, some photographs, derives its name from the f and ox in ferrous oxide, or iron oxide deposits that are attracted to areas in the paper substrate. We have tried to revise the forms in keeping with the.
Most people will allow very minor surface wear in the form of little shelfwear scuffs, and theres plenty of 9. The book of forms is supplementary to the central public. Board is a general term used for any stiff material used to form the foundation for a books case. Foxing is caused either by fungi or iron impurities in paper, thought to be. A cover of a comic book where a photograph was used for the artwork instead of or in conjunction with a line drawing. The first age of comics, beginning in 1897, with early newspaper reprints such as the yellow kid, bound into book form. Book terminology or book terms are the vocabulary used in book collecting to describe the many different parts of the book. This woodworking glossary will help you define multiple woodworking terms and words. The cause or causes of foxing, which usually occurs in machinemade paper of. Blog post bingo requires me to write a definition post, so here it is foxing. Foxing is a common type of mildew found on vintage paper that has been sitting for long periods of time. Once the damage has occurred, the only thing you can do is try to limit the damage caused by handling. Foxing are spots or irregularly shaped stains that occur on paper.
Essays on the morality of good design classic typography series jan tschichold, hajo hadeler, robert bringhurst on. And this is in no way a scientific report, just a drive by opinion. I have read a lengthy document published by the book and paper conservation group, i need to read it again as i really didnt absorb all the details about what foxing really is and there are many suggestions on how to reduce or remove moldfoxing but there are no guaranties and some of the processes for the final stain removal can be hard on the. Any word in a definition that is written in bold typeface is defined elsewhere in the glossary. State generally refers to a change other than a correction of a misprint. Foxing definition of foxing by the free dictionary. Ioba book terminology independent online booksellers. Foxing is very common in antique books due to the paper used and can certainly be found in contemporary books as well. While the code was revised in the year 1993 consequent to departmentalization of the account, the book of form was not revised. Sulphur dioxide pollution reacts to form sulphuric acid that attacks the leather from within. The term foxing generally refers to small, roundish spot stains of reddish or yellowish brown colour. Generally used by book dealers and collectors to mean the first appearance of a.
In connection with our discovery that sometimes a certain stain pattern which does not copy on the subsequent page, appears to repeat on pages further in the book, we reconstructed the original unfolded gatherings of the book in question. Foxing is an agerelated process of deterioration that causes spots and browning on old paper documents such as books, postage stamps and certificates. Today stamporama has over 2200 members from 49 us states, 9 provinces and territories of canada, 6 states of australia and 66 total countries worldwide. Moulds feed on the paper itself, as well as any dirt or organic material on it, for example, finger marks, food stains and squashed insects. Abaa glossary of book terms foxing antiquarian booksellers. Before you open the bag, wipe it off with a dry dishtowel or paper towels.
Request pdf analytical and microbiological characterization of paper samples exhibiting foxing stains this work comprises the use of a multianalytical approach combined with microbiological. The process for treating or reversing foxing is expensive and impractical for the vast majority of antiquarian books. It is also used to form nouns from words other than verbs offing. Two main causes are mould and iron contaminants in the paper. A book may have more than one first edition in cases where it has been published in multiple forms, including foreign releases or editions with substantially changed content such as an illustrated or a limited edition. The term foxing is derived from the rusty red color of reynard the fox and its use was first noted in 1848 meynell and newsam 1979, 567. Foxhound definition is any of various large swift powerful hounds of great endurance used in hunting foxes and developed to form several breeds and many distinctive strains. Essays on the morality of good design classic typography series. A form book is a tool used by attorneys to aid in the filing of pleadings, motions and other legal documents with a court or similar decisionmaking body. But the sporadic nature in how it manifests itself baffles me. There may be exceptions to some of our definitions our main concern is to provide you with general concepts relative to commonly used book jargon. It may be easier to define what foxing stains as identified by most conservators are not.
The term foxing is used to denote the reddish or tannish spots, speckles, or bloches that discolor the paper of some older books. Book terms and book conditions used by book collectors. Foxed foxing brown spotting of the paper caused by a chemical reaction, generally found in 19th century books, particularly in steel engravings of the period. Information and translations of fox in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. This abbreviated glossary covers only the most commonly encountered terms. To prevent foxing, mount, mat, and frame using only acidfree materials, keep glass away from the surface of the artwork, and place in a lowhumidity environment. How to distinguish between mold and acceptable foxing. Home rare books book collecting guide abebooks glossary of book terms. Foxing can be treated by a paper conservator, although it is unlikely to be removed entirely by standard cleaning treatments. Luisa casella, amanda maloney, stephanie watkins the photographic materials conservation catalog is produced by the photographic materials group of the american institute for conservation of historic and artistic works as a convenience for the membership. If slight foxing is allowed, then very light small scuffsrubs should be too. This book prescribes the format of forms in which the accounts of the division are maintained. Another problem that can damage paper usually in books, drawings and.
An attempt to increase the value of a book by improving it, by adding missing leaves from another copy, by heavily restoring it or by other means. Photographic materials conservation catalog mold and foxing remediation for photographic materials date. Analytical and microbiological characterization of paper. This is not necessarily a dishonest practice, provided that the improvements are declared. Mold and mildew forms on paper, including books and wallpaper, when they are exposed to damp conditions for several months or years.
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