BPG Phase Box Variations

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The traditional phase box can be altered to house oddly shaped books and multi-part objects.

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Wedge Shaped Book[edit | edit source]

The shape of this book prevented it from sitting properly on the shelf. The box's fore edge flap prevents the book from slipping while the box is closed.

Multi-Part Object[edit | edit source]

This volume was accompanied by a set of horn books that are housed in a folder built into the bottom of the phase box.

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