This book is a great addition to your collection. To use it, simply open the pages and start reading this 17th - century Virginia romance. When handling, make sure your hands are clean to avoid adding more soiling. For storage, keep it on a shelf in a dry place away from direct sunlight. This will prevent further darkening of the text block, pastedowns, and endpapers. Since the binding is tight, you don't have to worry too much about it coming apart, but still be gentle when opening and closing the book.