Having been long-time collectors of historical documents, we know the importance of document preservation. Without proper conservation of documents that are already 100 to 200 years old or more, they will disappear forever. If that happens on our watch, then we’ve lost the opportunity to appreciate them, as well as our investment. Once they’re gone, they can’t be replaced. Whatever remains in the marketplace is fast disappearing into museums, libraries, private and historical society collections; not to be on the market again in our lifetimes, if ever.

That is why as historical document dealers we make the conscious choice of housing our offerings in specially-constructed frames that conform to Library of Congress Conservation Standards. This, of course, adds to our cost, but in the long-run will enable the owner to proudly display their document for a lifetime, and allow it to continue to appreciate in value as well.

We constantly check the historical document market to make sure we keep our prices competitive. Even with the cost of our frames built in, we believe we’ve achieved that goal. With us you are not buying a document where you will have the risk of continued mishandling; nor will you have to try to find a framer who can perform a proper archival framing service at an affordable price. Your purchase is ready to hang on your wall.