Leaf by Leaf Book & Paper Conservation Services: Services

P.O. Box 1554,
Station Central,
Halifax, Nova Scotia,
Canada, B3J 2Y3

Book Binding & Conservation
Document Conservation
Fees

BOOK BINDING & CONSERVATION

The book section can create original bindings as well as restoring or replacing deteriorated binding structures. They can suggest available options and costs as well as compromises and interim stabilisation possibilities and limitations. The condition and historical integrity of the book are of prime importance.
complete reproduction of historical binding styles from medieval wooden boards to elegantly tooled Victorian leather binding
design bindings to the client's specifications for new or previously bound material
limited edition binding
discreet repair of damaged binding, strengthening and reinforcing as required while interfering as little as possible with the existing structure
custom box making such as the clam shell or drop back box
design and construction of specialised protective housing for rare or fragile material
economical and utilitarian binding alternatives
general refurbishment of collections, i.e. dusting and minor repairs
collection condition surveys and site assessments

Contact: bookbinder@leafbyleaf.ca

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DOCUMENT CONSERVATION

The document section cleans, repairs and rehouses a wide variety of flat material both historical and modern. All repair work is carried out to strict conservation standards utilizing only high quality acid free papers and the appropriate adhesives. As far as possible, all remedial work is reversible and the historical integrity of the piece is given priority in the consideration of treatment options. Completed work can be prepared for framing if desired, or provided with an alternative form of protective housing. All treatment work is documented and a copy of the documentation is returned with the finished work and suggestions for the future maintenance of the item.
In addition to remedial treatment work, the staff is also available in a consulting capacity to offer advice on the preparation of policy and survey and assessment work.
While Leaf by Leaf specialises in archival documents, art on paper and postal history material may also be accepted for treatment.
mechanical and aqueous cleaning of paper
repair of tears
replacement of missing areas with new paper or paper pulp
lining
humidification and flattening
backing removal
encapsulation or construction of other specialized housing
collection condition surveys and
CCA site assessments

Contact: paperlady@leafbyleaf.ca

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FEES

We do not have a formal fee structure, as each project is assessed individually. No work is undertaken without prior agreement on an estimated price. A written estimate/condition assessment may be prepared for a nominal fee.
The work required in the repair of books and documents can be slow and painstaking and the materials expensive. However, there is usually more than one course of treatment and we will be happy to discuss the various options with you and help you to determine the direction best suited to your resources.

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Tel./Fax: (902) 465-2190
Tel./Fax: (902) 465-3665
paperlady@leafbyleaf.ca
bookbinder@leafbyleaf.ca