what makes old books smell
What Causes Old Book Smell? âA combination of grassy notes with a tang of acids and a hint of vanilla over an underlying mustinessâ is how an international team of chemists describes the unique odor of old books in a study. Poetic, sure, but what causes it? Books are made up almost entirely of organic materials: paper, ink, glue, fibers.
Hardcover. Book Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 457 pages. Ex-library with typical marks, light yellowing and wear; a good sound book. A faint musty odor. The jacket has light scuffing and wear; wrapped; taped to the covers; tape marks.