Some people find book jackets, aka dust jackets or dust covers, annoying, but most librarians want to keep and protect these covers on the books that have them for several reasons.
Why do books have a dust jacket?
The dust-jacket considered
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Why do books have a dust jacket?
Dust Jacket Detectives
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The Use of Dust Jackets
The dust-jacket considered
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