I read once that using newspaper in a musty smelling bookcase works and I tried it - yes it does. Perhaps you can try the same method with the book? Jane

Do you mean like wrapping the book in newspaper or putting it in a sealed container with the newspaper?

I would try wrapping the book in the newspaper. J.

Stand the book up and fan out the pages....let it air out.
Linda C

I had an antiqu book business for a very short while, until I got tired of situations like that! But I read this when researching: fill the bottom of a canister large enough to hold the book with fresh coffee grounds. Put something on top of that for the book to sit on, so that the air can circulate around it. Wrap the book loosely in paper toweling. Close the thing up and let it sit there a few weeks.

Other way a friend used is she set it in front of one of those "Sharper Image" catalog ionizer air purifiers for a couple weeks and it took the smell right out.

All old books possibly contain bookmites etc., and I don't let any come into my library without first wrapping them tighting in plastic or foil (or putting in a freezer baggie) and keeping them in my freezer for at least several weeks. This is supposed to kill the bugs and any eggs.

Also, get some tea tree oil at the natural food place, mix it in some water (it has a very strong sell) wet a rag with it, wring it out, and wipe down the book very thoroughly inside and outside of the covers.

Of course lots and lots of sun is very good too though may not be good for the book if it is in falling apart condition.

Coffee ground method works. Ozone machines too.

I received a book through eBay, that smelled really bad of cigarette smoke. I sealed the book, with a fabric softener sheet, into a gallon freezer bag. Left it inside for about a month, then I was finally able to read the book.