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Current Inventory: · Books · Maps · Ephemera |
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Services: · Antiquity & Artifact
Appraisal · About |
Conservation & Restoration Services
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Does your collection need a little TLC? I have nearly twenty years of experience stabilizing and restoring distressed books, maps, photos and ephemera. I am not an academically trained conservator, but I am well-schooled in best practices for stabilizing 19th and early 20th century paper and leather materials. My services in this area fall into two categories: · Conservation – Conservation involves stabilizing historical books, maps, photos or ephemera in order to stop damage from moisture, acidification, red rot, mildew, sunlight, soot, oil or other environmental factors. I do basic conservation using a number of techniques and products including various de-acidification products, Cellugel for leather, cleaning with the proper tools and solvents and applying UV protective barriers. · Restoration – Restoration involves structural and cosmetic repairs, such as mending tears, refastening book spines, restoring color to faded and water-damaged areas, tightening bindings, repairing fraying or chipping, removing modern library stamps, card pockets and spine labels, flattening rolled maps, de-creasing and framing. I only use acid-free archival grade materials, and I strive to preserve the original patina and historical appearance of objects I restore. I will not rebind an historical book but will instead attempt to repair and strengthen the existing binding. I will only work on 19th and 20th century materials of modest value. I specialize in book repair using the techniques taught at saveyourbooks.com. If your item is worth more than $1000 or is of substantial historical importance, I will refer you to a credentialed professional conservator. Examples of books I work on are 19th century leather bound county and regional histories and historical Great Lakes maps and charts from the 19th century. Watch some examples of my restoration work on
YouTube at: · https://youtu.be/0leL96Tg5tk - 1865 Great Lakes Coast Pilot Restoration · https://youtu.be/kND2Z06JqII - 1876 Wisconsin Historical Atlas Restoration · https://youtu.be/ia28OOwqjiQ - 1883 History of the Lake Huron Shore Restoration To discuss having me work on materials from your collection, email me at baillod@shipwreck.info. I will ask for photos of the material so I can make recommendations and give you a cost estimate. Most of my restorations are under $100. |
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Baillod Maritime Antiquities Venmo / Paypal: baillod@gmail.com |