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– – Bookbinder’s Dressing – – The ultimate food for leather.
Click here to try a can. Bookbinder's Dressing is my formulation of of an ancient recipe handed down from master to apprentice for over 500 hundred years. I make this in small batches and will mail it the same day your order is received.
-Max MarblesBefore Restoration
After Restoration
Other Before/After Bible Restoration Photos
Category Archives: 19th century
Bookbinder’s Dressing Proving a Hit
Leather care for collectible and fine leather books using Bookbinder’s Dressing. Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, bible, cleaning, conservation, family bible, genealogy, heirloom, rare book, reback, tightback, touch-up
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Clothbound Books Restored
Example of two clothbound books repaired by the bookbinder. Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, 20th century, closeup, cloth binding, corners, paper, reback, spine, touch-up
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