Old books branded ‘poisonous to the touch’ as scientists warn millions to look for two signs of dangerous chemical

BOOKS made up to a century ago may contain remnants of arsenic or other chemicals and could cause poisoning just by touching them.

Arsenic-filled books have been under the radar by the Poisonous Book Project which is working to get hazardous literature off shelves with specific warning signs in mind.

GettyOld books may contain arsenic and other hazardous chemicals that can poison you[/caption] University of Delaware/Winterthur Library, Printed Book and Periodical CollectionThe...