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April 19, 2012 at 3:28 pm
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Removing odors from books: http://www.loc.gov/preservation/about/faqs/disaster.html#smoke
You can also purchase something called Microchamber paper. Wrap the item in this paper and the smell will disappear over time. Microchamber paper is available from Conservation Resources.