Insects | Water Damage | Mold | Foxing
Brittle Books | Brittle Paper/ Oversewn Binding | Acidic Paper | Acid Migration
Different Papers | Fading | Window Filters | Red Rot
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| FOXING | The stains and spots seen here are the result of fungal activity commonly known as foxing. Foxing typically occurs in late 18th century and 19th century machine-made paper where there are high concentrations of acid and iron. Although experts do not completely understand why foxing occurs, it is clear that foxing, like other fungi, needs a warm, humid environment to grow. A cool, dry library environment will arrest and prevent foxing and other fungal activity. |
