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-Max MarblesBefore Restoration
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Category Archives: bindery
Small Bible Rebound
This little Bible has just gotten worn out. The spine is an embrittled hide glue mess. After this picture was taken, I took the binding apart, made page repairs, sweated off the old glued spine and then locked it in … Continue reading
Posted in 20th century, bible, bindery, conserve, hinge, leather, reback, restore
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Daphne Beaumont-Wright “Pip”
Max Marbles bids a fond farewell to Daphne Beaumont-Wright. Continue reading
Posted in bindery, conservation, Daphne Beaumont-Wright, Pip
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Unusual Binding: 1818 Psalms & Sacred Musick
An unusually styled double book binding has found its way to the bindery. Continue reading
Posted in bindery, closeup, leather, odd stuff, paper mending, reback, spine
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Bible Nuther Family Complete
A 19th century Family Bible is repaired to original condition. Continue reading
Posted in ancestry, bible, bindery, closeup, conservation, family bible, family tree, leather, paper mending, reback, spine
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