– – 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
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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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PBS | Antiques Roadshow Exposed
Antiques Roadshow has changed the way people think about old objects; is it a change for the better? Continue reading
Posted in ancestors, ancestry, bible, book value, conservation, family bible, genealogy, heirloom, rare book
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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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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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Unusual Binding: 1818 Psalms & Sacred Musick
An unusually styled double book binding has found its way to the bindery. Continue reading
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