We do restoration work on books worth several thousand dollars, but any responsible restoration work takes caution. I studied with jill diess in virginia and fixed hundreds of books before i decided to start this business. This amazing book arrived in the mail, and was my first official bay area book repair job. Welcome to smythe books, llc a full service antiquarian. Artisan bindery is committed to getting the job done, especially when it comes to this service.
The archives and rare books library at the university of cincinnati believes the standards used today are more or less the same as the standards literary historian and bibliophile johann vogt recorded over 250 years ago. This unusual autograph book dated from the early part of the 20th century and is a real treasure of history. This book should not replace the many life of lee titles in a collection or library but should be considered a supplemental and insightful addition. I also repair photograph albums, antiquarian books and books of sentimental value. Ioba virtual rare book fair as members of the independent online booksellers association we will be exhibiting in the ioba virtual rare book fair later this week, may 1517. Antiquarian book repair day creative, craft and artisan.
Its a family heirloom, given as a gift to the clients grandfather, and stamped with his name on the cover. Bauman rare books offers an extraordinary selection of rare books and autographs in all fields. I have some books that i love, but they dont necessarily have much value in themselves. Today we are recommended by many libraries, bookstores, and dealers. If you love your books, help them survive into the future. I just want to keep them on my bookshelves so they look nice. These books may be restored to achieve as close as possible the original look of the book. Verheyen, head of preservation and conservation began with circulating collections repair while workstudy student at johns hopkins.
The original spine and cover has been pasted to the back pages. Our job is to bind a book so it will stay together and stand up to the. Once selected, our expert finishers can then assist in your design for that cover, whether it be gold embossing or reproducing a treasured photo. An essay on use of armories includes 5 impressive, folding engravings of coatsofarms as well as thorough, detailed accounts of the. Usually this expert will be a bookseller, who can not only estimate your books value, but offer to pay it. This edition includes 19 fullpage engravings, including six portraits on steel. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. Antiquerare book restoration leonards book restoration. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. For over twenty years the book doctor has provided custom bookbinding, book restoration, and book and bible repair services to customers nationwide. Book restoration unveiled is the perfect gift for bibliophiles. Does a repair, rebinding or restoration affect the value of rare, valuable or. It imparts a nice sheen to books that have been redyed or otherwise have lost their new book look. Or maybe just a great story for the beach or the couch.
We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. Your purchase is secure and we offer a full moneyback guarantee. You should also avoid treating leather bindings with oil. True restorations are not simply a repair but a reconstruction. Your family heirlooms and antique books mean a lot to you and we understand that. Can you restore a rare book that would be valuable if it were in better condition. Its slightly thinner than buckram, but still durable and washable. The antiquarian booksellers association of america was founded in 1949 to promote interest in rare and antiquarian books and book collecting, and to foster collegial relations. I use this product when reattaching leather boards to make the japanese paper used in the repair resemble the leather. We will work to help you design the look and message you want your book to convey.
As a library bindery, our day to day task is to repair and rebind existing books for libraries. It has been written by an acknowledged expert on the subject, and is. A cut edge of repair paper leaves a sharp edge of stronger material. Alexander nisbet was a 17 thcentury scottish historian whose works on heraldry are considered the best and most complete works on the subject ever written in great britain. In every issue of the avid collector, our expert booksellers will answer your questions on rare and collectible books. This includes annual scholarships to rare book school, california rare book school, and the colorado antiquarian book seminar. All new work should be in keeping with the style and the time in. In the original gray printed dust jacket small tape repair on verso. They are items that provide hours of enjoyment for the recipient. Followed by binding and rare book conservation training and career. Breathe new life into used books in much need of some tlc. The fabs are levant grain wrinkly looking while the imitations are a finer pebble grain black or skiver grain red, white and brown. Restoration a restored book should have the appearance that it would have had if it never needed mending. We use a variety of techniques to repair damaged leaves, resew loose pages, and conserve deteriorated bindings.
Imitation leather is a cloth with different leather grains. This is an opportunity to acquire the skills to transform your bookshelves and learn a few useful conservation techniques so you can take care of your most treasured books. This offer will include some room for the seller to make a profit, of course, but they. Lindsay ellison jacobia jake tiptree undertakes a new investigation into the murder of antiquarian book expert horace robotham during a random mugging, after his death is linked to an enigmatic old volume. Ezra tishman of aardvark booksezra the bookfinder attended the rare book school on a woodburn fund scholarship this year. We have general stock in most fields with reading copies for the casual reader, as well as more expensive first editions and collector s copies of rare and fine books. Ive just acquired this valuable antiquarian book but its falling apart. Abaa old english master clockmakers and their clocks.
It has an acrylic adhesive, is permanent, and does not yellow with age. R epair of leather bindings, cloth bindings, albums, and other items. If you have an old book that you would like us to research, or if you have any other questions regarding old books, email us through our askalibrarian service, or contact your local library. Book repair basics for libraries webinar recording. It was founded and run by george edward chamberlain, sr. This very thin tissue tape is acidfree and virtually disappears when applied correctly.
For a quotation and to discuss your requirements, please contact us. The abaas woodburn fund provides financial support for scholarly research and education relevant to the antiquarian book trade. A new calf leather spine and corners completed the book after other remedial work was done. It should have as much of the original material as is possible to use and still maintain the usability of the book. How to repair and restore antiquarian books tips and how. Book restoration unveiled an essential guide for bibliophiles book restoration unveiled is a useful guide for anyone considering the restoration of their b. Some book restoration issues can be undertaken quickly and easily inhouse with this guide at alibris from an antiquarian book restoration expert. We are members of the american institute for conservation book and paper group, the guild of bookworkers, and the texas association of museums. We provide full restoration services for family bibles, antiquarian books, and other volumes in need of restorative treatment. Smyth public library talk by rare book expert ken gloss, dec. To the clock collector, the antique dealer, the auctioneer and the antiquarian, this book is indispensable. He will be making a visit to the camden public library on tuesday, march 3, at 7.
The california rare book school calrbs is a continuing education program dedicated to providing the knowledge and skills required by professionals working in all aspects of the rare book community and for students interested in entering the field. Marianne hanley, assistant conservator manages circulating collections rehousing and repair unit, trains and supervises workstudy. Made for discovering that personal treasure, that book that you had as a child or something you read that changed your life. A book is also a considerate option when giving to an acquaintance such as. Structurally sound, it was badly scuffed, with bumped corners, and some unfortunate blue paint splatters. Sarah graves jacobia jake tiptree undertakes a new investigation into the murder of antiquarian book expert horace robotham during a random mugging, after his death is linked to an enigmatic old volume. Visit us online, at our galleries in new york or las vegas, or call us at 180099bauman. We are based near the city centre at northgate, ct1 1bb. Many factors are considered before defining a book as rare.
Every book we restore is cleaned and repaired by hand by our inhouse book restoration expert. The rebinding is leather with intricate gold leaf embossed tooling. To determine the true market value of a book, or any other collectible item, an appraisal may be necessary. Document tape is an easy and safe way to repair tears. Rebind in entirely new cover we make a new cover for your book with your choice of cover material and hot foil embossing possibly the most durable option if buckram is chosen. They are a onesizefitsall solution to the problem of what to buy for a loved one. Your experts should be able to advise you of the potential effect on the books. Get advice and answers from the learning with experts team.
Many old and antiquarian books have been damaged through years of neglect and abuse or have deteriorated over time. Antiquarian definition of antiquarian by the free dictionary. It should preferably be wettorn by running a line of water along the tear line with an old fountain pen or with the bone folder dipped in water. Alan isaac rare books sales, bookbinding and restoration in oxford. You can count on us to be professional, timely, efficient and make sure youre satisfied every step of the way. If an antique book is torn or damaged, then do not use glue or tape on the pages and bindings, as this can devalue it. Book repair basics for libraries association for library. This book, like many, had seen better days, with detached boards, damaged corners and loose pages. Book repair for bookthinkers preserving and restoring. How to repair and restore antiquarian books tips and howto.
Reflections on attending the rare book school the new. After georges death in 2005, his daughter ann maroe took over and has continued in bringing to its customers rare, unusual, one of a kind books and ephemera. In order to actually read the pages, i would have to cut them. We offer a free worldwide search service and secure online shopping and also provide a full and expert bookbinding and restoration service. But at a bare minimum, be sure to drytear any tissue used in book repair. We do restoration work on books worth several thousand dollars, but any. Welcome to the website of john windle antiquarian bookseller. Here at canterbury bookbinders, we are a long established family business providing our expert binding and book restoration services for three generations.
Antiquarian books, ken gfeller, 3037329257, a step back. Do any work that would detract from the value of a book. We offer a wide variety of options for your cover material choice, from fine leather to inexpensive laminated stock. We offer both a wide variety of inexpensive general used books and a large stock of rare, antiquarian and collectible books. Sarah grosvenor, cheltenham based bookbinder and specialist in quality antique book restoration, the repair of old books, albums and boxes. We will take the exact same care to rebind or repair your book. Calrbs offers weeklong courses covering a broad range of topics. Smythe books is a full service antiquarian bookshop located in dunwoody, georgia, a city in metro atlanta in northern dekalb county. A quality book repair is a specialist project and does take great skill and patience, but this does not necessarily equate to it being prohibitively expensive. We specialize in books, maps, photographs and prints relating to. Rare and historical book restoration bella becho book bindery.
Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed. Our 2,000 square foot open shop features over 15,000 rare and collectible books. The mcspadden bookbindery specializes in old and rare book. Dec 10 smyth public library talk by rare book expert ken. Ideally, you should keep old books and manuscripts in protective boxes or sleeves made from acidfree materials. Choices of cover colors and materials grimm book bindery.
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