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 ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html