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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;verybrad, post: 9546845, member: 37&quot;]I am considering buying an etching that has some issues.&nbsp; Besides watermarks in the margin, there is minor foxing throughout.&nbsp; It is mostly in the margins that will be matted out and I don&#039;t mind the appearance of the print itself.&nbsp; At nearly 100 years old, it shows its age.&nbsp; I would want to stabilize it before framing.&nbsp; Any surefire easy methods for doing so? </p><p><br /></p><p>I have considered trying to teach myself paper conservation but that is more than I would want to do for this print, nor would I want to experiment on it.&nbsp; I don&#039;t care about deacidification or toning in general, as the print is not terribly valuable.&nbsp; Having work professionally done would not be worth it. I can buy this same print in better (but not perfect) condition, but it is 3 times more in price.&nbsp; I can live with the condition of this print but don&#039;t want it to get any worse.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Appreciate any input and hope this brings up a general discussion about paper conservation.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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