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. I dont like reading foxed books, so will avoid them if possible. Any of various carnivorous mammals of the family canidae and especially of the genus vulpes, found worldwide and. Additional or supplementary material generally found at the end of a book. A band of material joining the upper of a shoe to the sole. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The gray fox, urocyon cinereoargenteus, is a new world species.
It may be easier to define what foxing stains as identified by most conservators are not. The tactility of holding and paging through a unique rare book is a rewarding. The cause or causes of foxing, which usually occurs in machinemade paper of. The name may derive from the foxlike reddishbrown color of the stains, or the rust chemical ferric oxide which may be involved. How to distinguish between mold and acceptable foxing. The name may derive from the fox like reddishbrown color of the stains, 1 or the rust chemical ferric oxide which may be involved. To improve this article, please refer to the relevant guideline for the type of work. If youre new to the world of book collecting, youve undoubtedly encountered plenty of jargon already. Jul 17, 2017 mold and mildew forms on paper, including books and wallpaper, when they are exposed to damp conditions for several months or years. Produced, directed, filmed and edited by mary charlebois in fort bragg, ca. Many have become collectible due to the designer or owner. I searched the board and couldnt find anything about this. They are not the mold stains, with or without surface growth, which severely deteriorate the paper and cause a variety of colorations.
If foxing occurs, what are the best ways to reverse it. A relatively bigger list of specific activities has been referred by armstrong 2008 in his book strategic human resource management. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading on form. The term refers to ferrous oxide, or iron, that becomes attracted to paper and leads to the unwanted discoloration. Foxing refers to the brown splotches, specks, and patches you often see in antiquarian books, especially those from the eighteenth and. Foxing has been variously attributed to a microorganism, iron particles in the paper, a high acid content in the paper, or a fungus reacting to metallic residue or other conditions of the paper.
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. Foxing definition, material used to cover the upper portion of a shoe. This article is within the scope of wikiproject books. To restore a lithograph print, use caution and a delicate touch using this traditional bleaching method to spotrestore your prints. There are different kinds of foxes, but they all have a reputation for sneaking around and stealing stuff. There are many types of customized boxes that form protective enclosures for rare. Rating books with foxing, agetoning or tanning help for.
To use this banner, please refer to the documentation. Association copy a book once belonging to the author, or signed or annotated by. Professional books restorers can treat foxing, but may charge as much as a dermatologist would to remove comparable imperfections from your skin. Foxing is an agerelated process of deterioration that causes spots and browning on old paper documents such as books, postage stamps and certificates. The term may come from the rust brown color of the paper aging process or from a chemical used to coat paper called ferric oxide.
As i understand it, there was a big shift downwards in paper quality during that period, without much understanding of why foxing occurred. Sylvia foxs most popular book is frisk me, officer. According to book world, spotting andor browning on the. The smallest fox and an excellent burrower, it has enormous ears and a fluffy pale cream coat.
So if i have a couple of books with moderate foxing should i keep them away from other books. It could be different processes, water, or fiber sources. The list of specific hrm practices given by armstrong include. Get an answer for what is the form, structure, and plot of the book the help. Foxing is a term that refers to rustbrown colored flaws on paper. Every time i look it up i see articles that say stuff like how to remove foxing and fungusmildewmold, so im just wondering is it bad. This occurs only in fibers that have been dyed postproduction i.
Booking form definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Armstrongs handbook of strategic human resource management. The formfox open platform allows any lab, mro, tpa or clinic to participate. A booking form is inside the brochure so you are ready to go. Please move your mouse over any pictures to get overall condition number that i assign to each book. 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. Rear free endpaper front and rear blank pages added by the binder. Foxing is the age related browning, or brownyellowish spots, that can occur to book paper over time. To participate in the project, please visit its page, where you can join the project and discuss matters related to book articles. Once the damage has occurred, the only thing you can do is try to limit the damage caused by handling. Pdf technique to correct yellowing and foxing in antique books. Book conservation ghosting and sunning and foxing, oh my.
Foxing definition and meaning collins english dictionary. 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. Just brought a book and didnt know anything about foxing and after i messaged the people they said that it is foxing and that it is harmless. The book of forms is supplementary to the central public. The exact cause of foxing is not known and methods of foxing restoration are subjects of debate. The definition of a fox is a small, wild canine with a. Mold and mildew forms on paper, including books and wallpaper, when they are exposed to damp conditions for several months or years. The name may derive from the foxlike reddishbrown color of the stains, or the. Apr 23, 2017 if foxing occurs, what are the best ways to reverse it. And with many 19th century books, its simply unavoidable. The times book of the year kindle edition by brearley, mike. Information and translations of foxing in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Foxing article about foxing by the free dictionary. The touching story of an unusual friendship, from one of todays most masterful childrens book writers.
Book terms and book conditions used by book collectors. Midgrade comic books can be great investments that yield high returns if you know what youre doing. This abbreviated glossary covers only the most commonly encountered terms. Books are loaded into the clamps with folded end sheets. Foxing foxing is a term describing the agerelated spots and browning seen on vintage paper documents such as books, postage stamps, certificates, and so forth. Old books dont have a special appeal to me, although this may be due to the number of disgusting things ive found in old books during the course of my work with them. Abebooks glossary of book terms abebooks shop for books. Because theyre known for being wily and smart, you can use the word fox to describe someone whos sly. Books are then jogged manually with their end sheets, and paused over a set of glue application rollers to doublefan adhesive bind the text block. The process involves unbinding the book and treating each individual leaf in. It s rare to find a book from the eighteenth or nineteenth century that doesn t show signs of foxing, and some modern books may also be foxed. An example of fox is when mildew causes a book to become marked with red stains. The book and paper group wiki is a publication of the book and.
In the taxonomy they form the tribe vulpini within the family canidae. A term indicating a given book is in the same condition as when originally published. 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. How to prevent and reverse foxing in rare books in 2019. Foxing definition of foxing by the free dictionary. Removing foxing from paper, both in books and wallpaper, is possible, and doing so can restore the original appearance without causing further damage. The book of forms is supplementary to the central public works account code. Solutiondyed fibers have the color added in before production of the fiber, when the fiber is still in liquefied form, so the color goes all the way through the fiber, leaving no open dye sites to absorb. Foxing is more likely to be encountered in older books.
Foxing meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Formfoxs softwaredriven collection wizard ensures proper process steps and adherence to the best. Sylvia fox has 26 books on goodreads with 14190 ratings. 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.
Additionally, attack on the cellulose and sizing of paper and paint media by biological pests such as silverfish, book lice, beetle larvae, mold, or fungus can result. Frontispiece frontis usually, the illustration facing title page in rare cases the illustration could be elsewhere near the front of the book and not necessarily opposite. Better yet, how can you prevent foxing in your rare books. For books produced in the handpress era, this involves some knowledge of format. Book plate an ownership label, usually placed inside front cover. Inspired by gallos work on the microbiological factor in foxing, hey researches why there is local foxing when fungal spores are omnipresent. Conference on book and paper conservation budapest. Foxing is the name for the splotches, spots, and specks you often see on older books. When it comes to restoring vintage paper prints, foxing buildup on the paper can be a major obstacle. When this aging process happens to the paper in a book it is referred to as foxed. A loose term implying collectible books rather than used books. Essays on the morality of good design classic typography series jan tschichold, hajo hadeler, robert bringhurst on. 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.
Fox dictionary definition fox defined yourdictionary. Found from the n united states to n south america, this fox is slightly larger, on the average, than the north american red fox. Many camps believe it is fungal in nature, some like myself suspect it to be a bacteria. It can start building up in as short as a few months, and continue damaging paper for years to come. Some of the earliest forms of bound books would have used actual wooden. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects. The discolouration of printed material with brown marks. The term foxing is used to denote the reddish or tannish spots, speckles, or bloches that discolor the paper of some older books.
Foxing, a term referring to the brown blotches appearing on a print, results from airborne microorganisms, humidity and the presence of metals and fungi. 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. Paper can degrade over time for a number of reasons, which include light, moisture and oxidation problems. Foxing is an agerelated process of deterioration that causes spots and browning on old paper documents such as books, postage stamps and s. Leather red rot, foxing, mould, and acidic paper are detrimental to rare books and must be. Removing foxing stains on books, papers, photographs. The name may derive from the foxlike reddishbrown color of the stains, or. Information and translations of foxing in the most comprehensive dictionary. 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. Definition of booking form from the collins english dictionary. Are books with foxing or brown spots on the pages ok to. Jul 14, 2016 the books that fall into this grade category seem to have active price swings, which can be very volatile and very profitable. A red fox, small carnivore vulpes vulpes, related to dogs and wolves, with red or silver fur and a bushy tail. Two main causes are mould and iron contaminants in the paper.
Foxing, a term referring to the brown blotches appearing on a print, results from airborne microorganisms, humidity and the presence. It is also used to form nouns from words other than verbs offing. Foxing brown spots thought to be caused by impurities in paper e. The process for treating or reversing foxing is expensive and impractical for the vast majority of antiquarian books. Simply put, midgrade books tend to still have a little meat on the bone. I read in other places on the net that it is contagious i. The term foxing describes disfiguring small yellow brown spots or blotches on paper.
The comprehensive service offering of formfox allows you to conduct drug testing collections, alcohol tests, instant testing, physical exams, plus electronic payments. Rare and antiquarian book dealers often painstakingly describe a book s condition because its such an important aspect of the book s value. Sulphur dioxide pollution reacts to form sulphuric acid that attacks the leather from within. Online dictionary for library and information science.
The code contains the accounting instructions and guidelines for the divisional offices of the central public works department or other department of union of india functioning under public works system. Foxing is a common type of mildew found on vintage paper that has been sitting for long periods of time. If the book is in poor shape and not collectable i will try to replace with a newer reading copy to prevent further damage to a first or limited edition but if thats not possible i read the older copy, just with more care. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its life believing it is stupid.
Book terminology or book terms are the vocabulary used in book collecting to describe the many different parts of the book. The condition is commonly found on items produced in the 18th and 19th centuries. The books are carried through a series of stations that mill spines and notch the spines of the text blocks. Typically a softcover trade book, there may be some differences in the text between the arc and final publication copy. That old fox always manages to get other people to buy his lunch. Foxing is a light brown to rustcolored spotting on aging paper, often identified as being of biologic origin. Technical association of paper and printing industry and the national szechenyi library. Oct 18, 2014 and foxing is quite common with antiquarian books.
A work whose authenticity or authorship is in doubt. Ioba book terminology independent online booksellers. Foxing is also more common on older books say before 1965 than newer ones. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Definition of fox written for english language learners from the merriamwebster learners dictionary with audio pronunciations, usage examples, and countnoncount noun labels.