Michael Keller - Bookbinding & Restoration

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Complete restoration with new leather binding - in detail Part One: disbinding; cleaning; guarding; general repairs
Part Two: sewing; backing; split boards; leather preparation, etc.
Restoration of a severely damaged folio.
Restoration of a 'limp' binding with new hardcover binding
Restoration of a 'publisher's binding' with facsimile reproductions
Converting a paperback into a *real* book
Faux spine sleeve and slipcase
Reconstruction of a missing corner
Restoration of a specialty binding (wooden boards)
A typical internal restoration with a new 'half leather' binding
The creation of 'printed wraps'.
Miscellaneous: slipcases, folding boxes, endpapers, etc.