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Books: Freeze or dry wet books and papers within 48 hours to minimize damage. Don't squeeze wet books or try to straighten the text blocks if they seem twisted. Just handle each book carefully and, if too wet or too numerous to air-dry, pack for freezing. Pack books spine down only one layer deep in boxes; try to loosely wrap every other book in waxed paper or freezer paper so that they don't stick together. Get them to a freezer immediately.
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