

Dr. Bentley’s Dissertations on the Epistles of Phalaris, and the Fables of Aesop, examin’d
Author: Charles Boyle
Imprint: London: Printed for M. Cooper, 1745
Dimensions (H x W x D) in cm:
18.6 x 12 x 4 cm.

Bentley's Dissertations, Before Treatment, Recto
Dr. Bentley’s Dissertations on the Epistles of Phalaris, and the Fables of Aesop, examin’d: by the Honourable Charles Boyle, Esq. is part of a literary sparring match between Dr. Richard Bentley (1662-1742) and Charles Boyle, Fourth Earl of Orrery (1674-1731). Bentley successfully proved that the Epistles of Phalaris were not authentic, but likely forgeries by a Sophist from the fourth century AD.
Treatment Overview
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The binding was in stable condition, but the parchment covered boards were splayed.
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The book was surface cleaned with latex-free polyurethane sponges and a soft brush.
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Tears and losses were mended with Golden Acrylic toned mulberry tissue and adhered with a 3:1 methylcellulose and wheat starch paste mixture.
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The boards and parchment were humidified and flattened, and a slip case was constructed to prevent future board splay.

Bentley's Dissertations, Before Treatment, Recto

Bentley's Dissertation, Before Treatment, Verso

Bentley's Dissertations, After Treatment, Recto

Bentley's Dissertation, After Treatment, Verso
