This rare 4 volume set, titled The Horn Expedition, 1896, suffered extensive damage to the blue cloth bindings. Boards were detached, corners were exposed and endcaps were chipped and ragged, and the text block of volume 2 was loose. 

After conservation treatment, the volumes have had their boards reattached, spines repaired, and endcaps and corners covered with Japanese paper toned to match the original cloth. The set is now stable and attractive. 

This family bible had suffered damage from use and wear. Its heavy boards were detached, and there was extensive paper damage to the marbled endpapers. 

After conservation treatment, the boards have been reattached and the spine rebacked with repair calfskin leather. The endpapers have also been repaired and reattached. 

This photograph album came to our studio for repair and stabilization of the binding, which was broken at the inside joints.

Conservation treatment stabilized the binding so that the album can be accessed safely. Each of the photographs was also digitized for easy reference.

Custom clamshell boxes for rare and important volumes provide protection from dust, light and environmental changes. Custom clamshells can be constructed in a variety of colours and materials, and make great presentation boxes for special volumes. 

Custom clamshell boxes for rare and important volumes provide protection from dust, light and environmental changes. Custom clamshells can be constructed in a variety of colours and materials, and make great presentation boxes for special volumes. 

The inside of the family bible suffered extensive paper damage, with pages detached, torn and soiled. 

The pages were cleaned, repaired and reattached into the book. The bible is conserved and is now safe for gentle use by the family.

The dust jacket of this first edition of Steinbeck’s classic was damaged and torn, particularly around the edges. It was delicate and prone to further deterioration.

Paper repairs to the dust jacket and inpainting to the abraded printed design has restored integrity to this important first edition.

At our studio, this manuscript underwent repair and stabilization of the binding and pigments to ensure it was safe for researchers to access.

After conservation treatment, it was housed in a custom archival clamshell box for protection.