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Can I store my books in cardboard or wooden boxes?

Proper Boxing of Books

Never use wooden or ordinary cardboard boxes to store books … they are highly acidic, and the acid will migrate from the box to your books. Store them in acid-neutral boxes, available from conservation suppliers.

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