Rockingham County Registry of Deeds

The buyer seeks services for the restoration and preservation of historical books. The project involves examining, dismantling, deacidifying, repairing, and encapsulating volumes numbered 407 through 431. The restored books must be placed in archival boxes and prepared for potential future conversion to loose leaf format. The buyer requires specialized techniques and materials to ensure proper preservation of these historical documents.

• 10/17/2024 - Proposal Due Date
• 10/24/2024 - Proposal Opening

• Examine and control number historical books prior to treatment
• Dismantle volumes and remove previous binding and adhesive
• Deacidify books using appropriate methods after testing ink solubility
• Mend tears, cracks, and voids with Japanese tissue or archival tissue
• Encapsulate pages in archival quality polyester film
• Seal encapsulated pages on three sides with 1" margin on binding edge
• Place restored volumes in archival boxes
• Preserve, restore, and mylar books numbered 407 through 431
• Ensure volumes can be converted to loose leaf format later