Evelyn, John. Sylva, or, A Discourse of Forest-trees and the Propagation of Timber in His Majesties Dominions (London : Printed for John Martyn, printer to the Royal Society, [1679])

John Evelyn's book Sylva, or, A Discourse of Forest-trees and the Propagation of Timber in His Majesties Dominations, published in 1679, discussed forest conservation. The volume's protective covers were worn and detached; without conservation treatment the book would have suffered further damage with each use.

Conservator's Treatment Summary Report:

The title page was washed, light bleached and mended with wheat starch paste and Japanese tissue. The spine was cleaned and the sewing was reinforced as necessary. Manuscript flyleaves at back were washed and mended. New headbands were sewn on and slips recreated at original sewing stations. New acid-free endsheets were sewn on and the book was rebound in full calf in facsimile of original. The new leather was treated with potassium lactate and dressed with neatsfoot oil and lanolin. Boxed together with original boards.