Category Archives: conservation

Daphne Beaumont-Wright “Pip”

Max Marbles bids a fond farewell to Daphne Beaumont-Wright. Continue reading

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Heape Family Bible

A Family Bible with extensive records needs to be transposed to keyboarded text. Continue reading

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The judge’s Family Bible

The judge’s Family Bible came in for repair. Continue reading

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Bookbinder’s Dressing Proving a Hit

Leather care for collectible and fine leather books using Bookbinder’s Dressing. Continue reading

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PBS | Antiques Roadshow Exposed

Antiques Roadshow has changed the way people think about old objects; is it a change for the better? Continue reading

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