The Vespiary - Treatment Options


Are your treasured books slowly deteriorating on your shelf because of age and neglect? Has your dog chewed through the cover of your expensive tome? Help is here! Below is a rough pricing guide, but please contact Audra for a more in-depth estimate. Bring your books back to life!

  • Resewing.............................$3
  • Guarding.............................$3
  • Hinge Repair........................$5
  • New Cloth Spine...................$20
  • New Cloth Case.....................$50
  • Dissertation/Thesis Binding...$35
  • Paper Title Label...................$5
  • Miscellaneous Repair.............$40/hr

    • Custom Clamshell Boxes
  • Up to 16" high......................$125
  • Up to 20" high......................$165
  • Up to 24" high......................$165

    • Workshops
    Would you like to find out how to extend the life of your books and learn how to perform minor repairs in your home or institution? The Vespiary offers workshops covering various topics for libraries, historical societies and anyone else interested in learning about book preservation and conservation.