Category Archives: reback

Small Bible Rebound

Posted on March 18, 2015 by max

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 →

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Gladney Family Bible

Posted on June 27, 2011 by max

Gladney Family Bible repair and restoration. The bookbinding is very straight forward on a leather bound book of the 19th century. Continue reading →

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The judge’s Family Bible

Posted on May 22, 2011 by max

The judge’s Family Bible came in for repair. Continue reading →

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Bookbinder’s Dressing Proving a Hit

Posted on May 20, 2011 by max

Leather care for collectible and fine leather books using Bookbinder’s Dressing. Continue reading →

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Clothbound Books Restored

Posted on May 14, 2011 by max

Example of two clothbound books repaired by the bookbinder. Continue reading →

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