Category Archives: leather

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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Gray’s Memoirs – 1775

Posted on July 14, 2011 by max

Gray’s Memoirs in the bindery for a hinge repair. 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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Bookbinder’s Dressing Leather Care Video

Posted on June 2, 2011 by max

How to guide and tips on leather care for objects of leather. Continue reading →

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Heape Family Bible

Posted on May 27, 2011 by max

A Family Bible with extensive records needs to be transposed to keyboarded text. Continue reading →

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