To repair the binding of a book, purchase acidfree binding glue, and remove any loose pages from the book. Our bookbinders create distinctive corporate image. The services of water street bindery consist of 75% restoration and 25% fine leather binding for 17th, 18th and 19th century books to archival standards. Phils custom bindery embossing, debossing, bookbinding. How to repair and restore antiquarian books tips and howto. In 1984 i began restoring books in institutional special collections first at the university of saint thomas in saint paul, then, after a few years, moving on to carleton and saint olaf colleges in northfield mn, where i worked for five. Very often, leather and cloth bindings can be repaired, retaining the original covers and spine. The personal touch in book repair by a person with twenty years of experience. Read more about how i restore leather or clothbound books or see past examples of. A beatenup old book that is falling apart will have little value. Bible restoration clamshell boxes custom covers designer binding conservation hotfoil stamping periodical binding rebinding restoration slipcases.
A first edition signed by the author will have even greater value. Colorado bookbinders offering new binding or restoration to your books, bookbinding, book repair, book restoration let us help you with all your book binding needs. Take your treasured books to bucks county, pa and let bill strong bring them back to life. The humanities department has resources to help you find out. We offer a line of historical replicas for the collector. We are a family operated service specializing in the restoration of worn or torn books and bibles. Book rebinding, repair and custom restoration services. That said, here are some specific restoration services we can offer you.
Websites used and rare bookseller websites that bring together sellers prices. Each and every book is handled and treated with respect as a treasured part of your life, whether it be a bible, family heirloom, or a very personal, special, precious book. You can also stack other, heavier books on top of the book youve repaired. Home booksmith conservation book repair, book conservation. Old scrolls used and rare book shop old scrolls book shop. Whether you have one book or several that need repair, we can cost effectively restore your books to their younger versions. Pavel takes pride in handling your books at the highest level of respect, obliging to your tradition. Here is the definitive list of antique restoration services near your location as rated by your neighborhood community. Click on that ball player above for some fast numbers to give you an idea of our pricing. David donahue restorations is a full service book restoration bindery. Leather book, paperback or bible binding and repair service to preserve your books. Using a book or binding glue can help you reattach pages that have come loose from the book.
The video gives a rough idea of book restoration, not all of the details are. Beyond 18 months, the rapid advance of technology probably means youre just as wellserved by simply replacing the device. We do many old family bibles from about 1850, that are really beautiful and often contain family history and information between the old and new testament pages. Should a rebind become necessary, i use the finest bookbinding leathers, papers, and. Pavel book restoration master bookbinder with 40 year of. Restoration of antique and rare books, family bible restored, archival paper and document restoration, book binding object and artifact restoration, custom hand bookbinding family bibles, archival period bindings, documents restored, conservation, deacidification restore old books, stains removed, paper book bindingrestoration, state and county record books. At book crafts, we specialize in the repair and rebinding of old books and bibles. The missing spine revealed that rather than sewn with thread, this book is held together with staples. Send pictures, or you may want to send the book itself. Support your local business and choose the option that works best for you. Book binding services from a boutique full service book bindery specializing in book repair, book restoration, bible rebinding, bible restoration, library binding, bookbinding, hardcover book printing, document binding, leather bookbinding, case binding, and other book binding services.
If the leather on your book is rubbing off in your lap or hands, there is little that can be done to restore it. My belief is that an old book should still look old after it has been repaired. Quickly and easily restore your beloved bibles, cook books, history books, or childrens books to like new with help from our experts. We will give you an honest appraisal of whether or not we believe it would be worthwhile to restore or rebind your book, and an estimate of the cost. The covers have a tendency to become damaged near the hinges and outer edges. Some book restoration issues can be undertaken quickly and easily inhouse with.
Tonys tremendous craftsmanship and experience with the construction of books and materials they are made from is exemplified in each restoration he undertakes. Bible repair and bible restoration are two of our top services requested, and may appeal to customers interested in converting old delicate family bibles into useable copies capable of being picked up, handled, or even brought to a bible study. For rebinding bibles we use only genuine cowhide leather. Book restoration oliver brothers fine art restoration. Book rebinding, repair and custom restoration services we offer quality custom book repair, rebinding, wedding album repair, bible rebinding, hand crafted journals and much more.
One of colorados female owned and operated businesses, denver bookbinding blends oldworld craftsmanship with new world technology. Are you looking for a professional quality book binding and repair service anywhere in the us. We can rebind your favorite handheld bible or the large bible that has been in your family for generations. People often wonder where to get their bible rebound when it ages. If you have just one item that you would like us to work on, we would love to fix that old worn treasure or newer binding that just hasnt held up. We offer simple bible rebinding, restoration of family bibles, repair and rebinding of antiquarian books, and custom work of all sorts. Grimm book bindery offers bespoke book binding services since 1854. Book repair supplies glue, tape, and book repair tools. Welcome to curious lore book conservatory, your florida bookbinder, dedicated to preserving the health and shelf presence of wellused books. I have the feeling that this book was already a little rough, but after it fell out of its owners bike basket, he brought it to me for repair. Tony has published three articles on the repair and restoration of antiquarian books. The official estimate will itemize any necessary repairs to the text block sewing and page repairs, plus return shipping and handling. Find book repair glues and tapes, repair wings and corners, and book repair tools to. Continually refining and honing my craft, i am committed to the highest degree of excellence.
Strong book repair book repair in bucks county, pa. Then, apply a thin layer of glue to the spot where the page fell out of the book, and set the page so the end is reattached to the spine. Potomac bookbinding and restoration lab of rockville, md offers bookbinding and restoration services including book repair and more. Bible rebinding, repair and custom restoration services. For over twenty years the book doctor has provided custom bookbinding, book restoration, and book and bible repair services to customers nationwide. There are chemical solutions that can be applied to harden things, but binding experts still disagree on the usefulness of these treatments and the longterm effects. We do restoration work on books worth several thousand dollars, but any. Unlike other book restoration services, we can usually repair your book within 15 days. Have your cook book repaired, archival book repaired, family bible repaired, and. Please enjoy my website and discover the various aspects of my career and work. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. We have no minimums for our book repair and restoration services. It has been in business since 2002 and is run by april smith.
We are members of the american institute for conservation book and paper group, the guild of bookworkers, and the texas association of museums. Whether your need is for new bookbinding, repair of your favorite bible, or to have your ipad cover embossed with your name, we have the skill and experience to get the job done. Antiquerare book restoration leonards book restoration. Bringing them back to life for future generations to use. Our used and rare book store is located on the wine trail in the beautiful finger lakes area of upstate new york southeast of rochester near canandaigua, ny. We specialize in perfect binding, hardcover binding, book repair, along with other custom services to meet your needs. Because they are newer, family bibles from the 1950s tend to need less sewing to repair the binding.
One of my dealer clients patiently reminded me that the people from whom he buys. When we repair old books or bibles, we sew the pages together rather than just gluing them, so that the book will stay intact for decades of use. This is a 5 part video demonstating book restoration step by step. They are not intended to take the place of an official estimate, which we will be sending you shortly after receipt of your book. Treasured books such as bibles, prayer books, books passed on from family and books with sentimental value from friends can be repaired andor rebound. Whether it is a bible, personal prayer book, siddur or other holy book, we at pavel book restoration will give it a new life.
Book restoration at the obs bindery and repair shop we can restore all kinds of books, and we specialize in bible restoration. Over time, staples will rust and become brittle, can discolor the paper, and are prone to breaking. Youll know how much your project costs even before booking a pro. In time for last minute and memorable gift giving for weddings, birthdays, holidays, and any other special occasions. As a library bindery, our day to day task is to repair and rebind existing books for libraries. Specializing in rare books, old books, and family bibles. He is frequently invited to conduct seminars and workshops throughout north america, europe and asia. When we start drilling, we will drill near the spines edge, not way up here. If you have just one item that you would like us to work on, we would love to fix that old worn. For more than 90 years, we have provided the most customized bindery services in america, whether repairing a. This damage is not possible to repair, so many bibles need new, customized full leather covers. You may have put off having your favorite family books and antique publications cleaned and repaired because you thought it is too.
Condition is very important and will greatly influence value. Twomeys recognition in the field of document restoration and conservation is a result of his expert workmanship and dedication to conservation awareness. Booksmith conservation specializes in book conservation and book repair. We recommend that you contact a rare collections department at your nearest.
Can anything be done about getting rid of old tape repairs and stains. I became interested in reading the old book moby dick because of a radio program where. I use only archival materials to restore your volume to as mechanically sound and beautiful a condition possible. First editions are soughtafter by book collectors and a first edition is usually more valuable than a later printing. Bringing a wide variety of materials and experience for your restoration and repair needs anywhere in. Services include conservation and preservation for books, manuscripts, parchment documents, historical and family documents and ephemera. Now i am in private practice, working in my home workshop near lake hiawatha in minneapolis.
Therefore, we offer repair and restoration services for your old books. We understand that part of the history and sentimental value of a book is contained in the original cover. I have pursued the art and craft of bookbinding for over 35 years, studying under master craftsmen. Have your childrens books, family bibles, or cook books repaired quickly and. Shopping delaney restorations hand bookbinding and book restoration address 2075 leehigh drive. Repair of leather bindings, cloth bindings, albums, and other items. Today we are recommended by many libraries, bookstores, and dealers. But we can also restore smaller bibles that are used. We also do new projects, such as presentation bindings and protective enclosures, including slip cases and clamshell boxes.
1052 530 1089 656 1282 1233 423 20 268 1426 700 1339 1446 419 894 1116 163 238 1206 1525 397 895 773 273 1413 1061 49 830 655 547 1317 773