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So you know, why old books smell. Also see this new research on why old paper turns yellow.

Then again, old-book smell is part of the joy of books.

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4-6-2012
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    I love books and the way the smell and just ASDGHJLKHSDAFGHGKLUUUUUUNNNNNNNFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF.