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Copying fees and charges


All the reprographic services listed below are zero-rated for VAT purposes and all charges include postage and packing. All copies will be in black and white unless otherwise stated.

Per bound volume

1- 10 pages 10 GBP
11-20 pages 15 GBP

There may be a maximum number of pages that can be photocopied. Depending on the size and condition of the volume, orders over 20 pages may have to be microfilmed.

Loose material – per bundle

1- 10 pages 10 GBP
11-20 pages 15 GBP

Further pages are charged at 5 GBP per 10 pages

If more than 20 items are ordered, the whole bundle may have to be copied. Our staff will advise you when this is the case.

Plans: copies from aperture cards

Per plan 5 GBP

Plans: copies from originals

Per plan up to A3 5 GBP
Larger than A3 15 GBP (restricted to unbound material)

There may be occasions when we are unable to provide copies from plans. Our staff will advise you when this is the case.

Parchment and vellum documents

Per document 15 GBP

Due to their physical structure, no copying of parchment and vellum documents is permitted on traditional photocopiers.

Specialised equipment has to be used and conservation staff are often involved before and after the copying process in order to minimize risk. This is reflected in the higher price.

Microfilm – copies of existing film

Only whole reels will be copied.

Per reel 40 GBP

Microfilm – from original bound records

Per reel 100 GBP

Each full reel contains approx. 600 images. For example, a full reel might contain images of 2 volumes containing 250 pages. Only complete volumes will be filmed.

Microfilm – from original loose documents or bundles

Per reel 150 GBP

Only complete bundles will be filmed. Additional charges may be incurred for complicated orders.

Photography

We do not provide a photographic service.

Digital copies

We are developing a digital imaging and copy service. Please contact us if you have any enquiries about the provision of digital images.

Additional charges and incomplete orders

When we have to make an additional charge, we will always contact you and get your agreement. If we are unable to complete an order, for example because of damage to the original, we will refund you for incomplete work. For further information, please contact us.

Ordering copies by post or e-mail.
   
 
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