Why Do Old Books Smell?

Walk into a used bookshop and you will encounter the unique aroma of aging books. The smell is loved by some, disliked by others, but where does it come from...

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Comment by Mark Say on May 8, 2012 at 12:40pm

Very interesting. I should think this is why some people find the atmosphere of old bookshops quite enticing.

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