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Category Archives: cloth binding
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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Cloth Bound Bible
Cloth backed Bible needs restoration. Continue reading
Posted in bible, cloth binding, conservation, genealogy, paper, paper mending, reback, spine
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Cookbook Rebacked
Cookbooks need the bookbinder’s care as often as the personal Bible. Continue reading
Posted in cloth binding, cookbook, paper, spine
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Simple Cookbook Rebind
The rebacking of a simple cloth book has a number of steps. Bookbinding is fun. Continue reading
Posted in cloth binding, conservation, cookbook, paper, reback, spine
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John Dough – Cloth Reback
Rebacking an old Frank Baum book. Continue reading
Posted in cloth binding, Frank Baum, headcap, reback, spine
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