Our Services

NS Conservation LLC offers a full range of conservation and preservation services including but not limited to:

• Book and Paper Conservation

• Bespoke Enclosures

• Equipment Maintenance

• Matting and Framing

• Bookbinding

• Conservation Training

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Quotes for service are available in person or estimates are available via email if not local to St. Louis, MO.

Pricing

NS Conservation LLC does not offer a standard price list because every job is unique. There are too many variables (including the condition of the textblock, type of cloth or leather, variety of papers, style of headbands, etc.) to give an estimate without seeing the project. As a general rule, most ordinary books cost more to repair (and sometimes far more) than they do to replace. For that reason, most of our labor is directed to books and objects that are irreplaceable: family heirlooms, rare or antiquarian material, fine bindings, and Bibles that have become old friends.

We are happy to take a look at any project and to provide a variety of treatment options. There is a minimum assessment fee of $125, however if the project moves forward the paid assessment fee will be credited to the project. Our goal is for your project to have a successful outcome.