Illustrator How to remove / erase edges outside of a selected area?

[prohor123]

I have downloaded an eps file from a free vector image site. I was trying to cut an image area of a visiting card but It also come with edges like the image showing ( attached)




https://postimg.org/image/jrm4nc0of/

How to remove edges of that image outside of the selected box area?


I wanted to learn what steps should I take to make it printable. I am new to Illustrator, please help.

 

[DiaGraphics]

I am not quite sure what you mean. but if you just want to erase what outside the red box, you can just select everything in the canvas, then chose the tool "shapebuilder" on your palet. Then hold dog ALT and click on the stuff you want to delete