Michael Keller - Bookbinding & Restoration

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A typical internal restoration with a new leather binding

A late 18th Century leather binding in need of both external and internal help.

As the state of overall decay was pronounced, the client requested a complete restoration of the text-block and new 'half leather' binding with 'false raised bands' on the spine.

After completely disbinding the text-block...

...it was repaired with tissue as necessary, resewn, rebacked, new boards cut, and the leather and decorative papers prepared.

Note: the long narrow white strip (the 'spine liner') has had pieces of cord affixed across its width to simulate the raised bands along the spine.

The completed leather binding enclosing a fully restored volume.