Welcome to the forum, Odd_Honey_WV, thanks for sharing and congratulations on adding to your collection!
Just of interest, do you consider that a drawback? I'm a record collector and have always liked the smell of finish (of printing in that case), always being a bit disappointed when it wanes in the course of time
An interesting move indeed. I would agree with Koen that it serves two purposes: to give one the feeling of a professional dealing with the historic artefact, and the more practical issue of sparing the book from finger grease.
I have one collectible manufactured in a sealed envelope, and I remember scratching my head over how to open it without breaking the seal. Finally I was able to carefully separate the glued side edges of the envelope and approach the contents from that unexpected direction.
The guys who make these seals don't always appreciate the collectors' unwillingness to break them, yours is a lucky case
(21-10-2022, 12:57 AM)Odd_Honey_WV wrote: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.It smelled strongly of finish
Just of interest, do you consider that a drawback? I'm a record collector and have always liked the smell of finish (of printing in that case), always being a bit disappointed when it wanes in the course of time
(21-10-2022, 12:57 AM)Odd_Honey_WV wrote: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.Inside were a pair of white gloves
An interesting move indeed. I would agree with Koen that it serves two purposes: to give one the feeling of a professional dealing with the historic artefact, and the more practical issue of sparing the book from finger grease.
(21-10-2022, 12:57 AM)Odd_Honey_WV wrote: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.The straps are raw hide (I think) and are tied in the back , so i was able to remove the seal without breaking it
I have one collectible manufactured in a sealed envelope, and I remember scratching my head over how to open it without breaking the seal. Finally I was able to carefully separate the glued side edges of the envelope and approach the contents from that unexpected direction.
The guys who make these seals don't always appreciate the collectors' unwillingness to break them, yours is a lucky case