We restore and repair a wide variety of books, some new and others hundreds of years old and out of print. Our customers include York Minster, Castle Howard and other private collections and stately homes.
You may require an old book to be restored or rebound. Books come to us in a variety of conditions, from relatively young books to others which are hundreds of years old. Mostly bound in cloth or leather and we are normally asked to restore or rebind books using techniques that will maintain the books appearance, whilst giving it lasting strength.
As seen in the photograph, it does not matter what condition the book is in, there is almost always some restoration technique that we can perform to restore it.
When the sewing is damaged, the book will require it to be completely stripped down and re-sewn. It may also need page tears repairing, this may also take some time, but rarely impossible to preserve the remaining material.
Victorian Family bibles
We have repaired many Victorian Family Bibles, which have been received in various states of disrepair. It can take several hours of time to repair a bible, but the time taken is well worth the result and they can be brought back to their former glory.
The cost of repairing a Bible can vary depending on the repair required and if there is considerable damaged to the pages.
Washing paper and de acidification is specialised work and can be quoted for.
Following the Bible’s repair, a custom-made box or slipcase will greatly enhance its preservation. Designed to fit the volume precisely, such enclosures provide both protection and support.
We can give a quote for small or large quantities.
