The HF Group offers both binding and conservation services.  Their staff should be able to advise you about whether commercial library binding -- and if so, what type -- is appropriate for your "historical books." Their closest locations to you are in Greensboro, NC or North Manchester, IN.

http://www.thehfgroup.com/

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From: "Mary Williams" <mwill108@UTHSC.EDU>
To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU
Sent: Tuesday, July 5, 2011 11:36:11 AM
Subject: [SERIALST] Bindery

Can anyone recommend one that has experience with historical books?

Thanks,

Mary



Mary Williams (mwill108@uthsc.edu)
Serials Librarian
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Library and Biocommunications Center
877 Madison Avenue, Room 250
Memphis, TN 38163
 
Phone: (901) 448-5154
FAX: (901) 448-5402