Shelving

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I am looking for information on safe stains and finishes for wooden
shelving in a special collection of historical books.  The shelves
will be custom built and finished, but I need specifications that
are acceptable.

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                  Conservation DistList Instance 9:57
                Distributed: Wednesday, January 31, 1996
                        Message Id: cdl-9-57-022
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