In a message dated 10/31/98 6:57:59 AM Pacific Standard Time, swishrwv@webtv.net writes: << Hello List, My cousin is in possession of a family bible published in 1888 with family information in it. He states to me that it is very fragile. He is thinking of having a cedar box made for it to better preserve it for future generations. Is cedar ok for that purpose. If not, what would be the best method of storage to preserve it? Any and all help appreciated here! Thanks for your time. Floa Swisher >> Floa, Any type of wood will breakdown paper or leather. Book and paper preservation can be a tricky business. I would suggest an archival quality cardboard box that is available from several archival materials companies. The material will not breakdown papers or books. It keeps dust and some insects away from the book. Humidity is a concern also. Be sure that the box is in an area that the temperature and humidity are stable. You might want to check out the preservation links that I have listed on my Echoes of the Past Archive page at http://www.echoesarchive.com/links.htm. They have much more indepth information. I am just learning preservation and reservation! AGLL is one of the companies that sells preservation supplies. You might want to check out their website. Thanks, Cheryl Hawley