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"Mary B. Soles" <[log in to unmask]>
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Thank you!

On Fri, Nov 4, 2016 at 11:43 AM, Como, Tish <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Mary,
>
> Likewise, while we do not formally recommend conservationists we can share
> with you the feedback we've received from patrons:
>
> In Dec 2011, a patron reported that she had a great experience with Cat
> Tail Run Hand Bookbinding http://www.cattailrun.com/  near Winchester,
> VA; they restored an 1864 family bible.
>
> In 2007 another patron was very pleased with the restoration of two bibles
> by Gruver http://www.gruvercobookbinders.com at 3342 Bladensburg Road in
> Brentwood, MD (301-277-3342) and in 2000 another patron paid $125 to have
> a bible bound by Gruver and reported that they did  "a very nice job."
>
> Will look forward to hearing about your experience.
>
> Tish Como, Librarian
> Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center (RELIC)
> for Genealogy and Local History
> Bull Run Regional Library 8051 Ashton Avenue Manassas, VA 20109
> (703) 792-4544
> www.pwcgov.org/library/relic
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history [mailto:
> [log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Metz, John (LVA)
> Sent: Friday, November 04, 2016 11:12 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [VA-HIST] book conservationist?
>
> Hi Mary
>
> While the Library cannot recommend anyone, we do offer assistance in
> locating conservation professionals.  Contact Audrey McElhinney, our Sr.
> Manuscripts, Maps & Rare Books Librarian, and she can provide you with a
> list.  Her email address is [log in to unmask]
>
> Good luck
> John Metz
> Deputy for Collections and Programs
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history [mailto:
> [log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Mary Soles
> Sent: Friday, November 04, 2016 9:26 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [VA-HIST] book conservationist?
>
> Our family Bible from the early to mid 1800s needs to be rebound and
> repaired.  Searching for reputable places in central/eastern VA.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>   Mary B. Soles
>
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