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 800-47 I. PRINTED TEXTUAL MATTER A. Paper, Binding, and Packaging:
 * 1. Archival-quality rather than less-permanent paper.
 * 2. Hard cover rather than soft cover.
 * 3. Library binding rather than commercial binding.
 * 4. Trade edition rather than book club edition.
 * 5. Sewn rather than glue-only binding.
 * 6. Sewn or glued rather than stapled or spiral-bound.
 * 7. Stapled rather than spiral-bound or plastic-bound.
 * 8. Bound rather than looseleaf, except when future looseleaf insertions are to be issued.
 * 9. Slipcased rather than nonslipcased.
 * 10. With protective folders rather than without (for broadsides).
 * 11. Rolled rather than folded (for broadsides).
 * 12. With protective coatings rather than without (except broadsides, which should not be coated).

B. Rarity:
 * 1. Special limited edition having the greatest number of special features.
 * 2. Other limited edition rather than trade edition.
 * 3. Special binding rather than trade binding.

C. Illustrations:
 * 1. Illustrated rather than unillustrated.
 * 2. Illustrations in color rather than black and white.

D. Special Features:
 * 1. With thumb notches or index tabs rather than with­out.
 * 2. With aids to use such	as overlays and magnifiers rather than without.

E. Size:
 * 1. Larger rather than smaller sizes. (Except that large-type editions for the partially-sighted are not required in place of editions employing type of more conventional size.)

II. PHOTOGRAPHS A. Size and finish, in descending order of preference:
 * 1. The most widely distributed edition.
 * 2. 8 x 10-inch glossy print.
 * 3. Other size or finish.

B. Unmounted rather than mounted. C. Archival-quality rather than less-permanent paper stock or printing process. [1984]