Rose, This may or may not be mold. Does it look like it's flowering? Does is smell? There are many environmental causes for white stuff on books. It's better to be safe than sorry, and if these books can be replaced, throw them away and buy new ones. They can be cleaned fairly easily. Mold is contagious, so until you figure out what it is and deal with it, segregate the books. Finally, go to the Northeast Document Conservation Center at http://www.nedcc.org/resources/leaflets/3Emergency_Management/08SalvageMoldyBooks.php. The NEDCC is the best resource around for any preservation questions.
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