[stephenb (Stephen)]

I have had some secondhand copies of Burnham's three volumes as my out-in-the-field versions, which I picked up for $1 each from the US some time ago.

Unfortunately one of them has come from a smoker's house and for a non-smoker, the smell is distinct and revolting, but it is amazing how you get use to it. And the smell has started to permeate into the neighbouring books.

Does anyone have any ideas about how to get rid of the smell?

My initial thoughts was placing the book in a sealed cupboard with a tray of good ol' fashioned bi-carb. It works on the fridge!

I have also left it out in the open air for days on end. That didn't really help.

Any other suggestions.