Hi Gerry, Try this: Send a letter of inquiry to Jack C. Thompson, Thompson Conservation Laboratory, 1417 NW Everett, Portland, OR 97209. This should get to you any information that you need to either arrange for conservation or to deliver the bible to his lab. Good Luck! Sincerely, Elizabeth Fairfax, MA, CA -----Original Message----- From: Gerry Clifford [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 1:15 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Book Restoration Dear Colleagues, My wife was given the family Bible as a Christmas present. This Bible is in very bad condition and needs some gentle loving care. Knowing about restoration is not in my part of expertise, and would like some recommendation if possible. I live in the Pacific Northwest and am looking for specialists you might know in the Portland, Oregon area, and will travel to Seattle, Washington if needed. The Bible was published in 1891, and is a family heirloom. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanking you all in advance, and have a safe, happy, and prosperous New Year. Regards, Gerry Clifford List archives at http://lists.ufl.edu/archives/recmgmt-l.html Contact [log in to unmask] for assistance List archives at http://lists.ufl.edu/archives/recmgmt-l.html Contact [log in to unmask] for assistance