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Category Archives: paper
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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Nuther Family Bible
An old Family Bible in for restoration. Continue reading
Posted in bible, embrittle paper, family bible, genealogy, leather, paper, paper mending, reback, spine
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Cigarettes and Art
Cleaning a nicotine tar laden print. Continue reading
Posted in cleaning, painting, paper, print
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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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