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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.
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Category Archives: conservation
1818 Psalms & Sacred Musick Completed
An early 19th century binding is mended and ready for use. Continue reading
Posted in closeup, conservation, corners, embrittle paper, leather, odd stuff, paper, paper mending, spine, tightback
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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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Introducing Bookbinder’s Dressing
Bookbinder’s Dressing is the finest leather care product on the market. Continue reading
Posted in bible, cleaning, conservation, family bible, leather
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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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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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