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This is another segment of a series of helpful hints and tips on collecting and caring for your books. Handling of Books The repeated incorrect handling of a book can quickly transform a new book into a worn or even an unusable one. Proper handling in a stable, cool, clean, non-humid environment, can prolong its life. Many people shelve their books in closed glass cases away from brightly lit windows or damp exterior walls to minimize the amount of dust and grime that will accumulate. How we handle and use a book contributes to its longevity. If a book will not lay flat, do not use force to open further. The covers should always be supported when the book is open. Many books are damaged by the habit of pulling the books off the shelf with the head cap or the top of the spine. It is a much better practice to push the two adjoining books inward and remove the book by grasping the spine. Place similar sized books, next to each other on the shelf vertically, packing them neither too loos