What is a NPQ reproduction?
You can now purchase high quality reproductions of materials from our collection, almost as they originally appeared in the press. Our Standard Service offers a high definition black and white reproduction and our Premium Service offers a full colour reproduction.
How is my reproduction produced?
Standard Service reproductions are printed on a high specification digital printer and on high quality paper. Premium Service reproductions are scanned in Adobe Photoshop, where margins are set and images are “cleaned”. It is then printed on a high specification digital printer and produced on high quality paper. A more detailed description of service specifications are given below:
- Standard Service
Printed on 100gsm A4 paper
Black and white print @ 300 dpi
- Premium Service
Printed on 100gsm A4 paper
Colour print @ 300 dpi
Adobe Photoshop “cleaning” include: black marks, spots, poor print quality
Specific margins
For what purpose are NPQ reproductions used?
NPQ reproductions can be used for a wide variety of marketing, promotional and regulatory purposes. Examples include:
- In the pharmaceutical and food industries for regulatory submissions.
- Promoting your organisation at an event or exhibition.
- Or distribution to key customers/prospects by your sales team.
How much will my reproduction cost?
Your price will be made up of 3 parts: a publisher specified copyright fee, a service charge, and VAT, if applicable. Copyright fees differ from journal to journal, for specific pricing. Please contact us for a quote.
How do I pay for my NPQ reproduction?
You can pay for your reproduction with a credit/ debit card, or if you are a British Library customer, you can charge it to your account. For more information about accounts view our registering for our services page.
Is there a minimum order?
There is no minimum order applied to our NPQ reproductions service.
How quickly will my NPQ be delivered?
We will deliver your order within 3-5 days of its receipt. When you place an order, one of our Customer Services representatives will call you to discuss your requirements and delivery expectations.
How do I order a NPQ reproduction?
For a quote, please contact our Customer Services Department at customer-services@bl.uk or call +44 (0) 1937 546060.


