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BOOKBINDING & RESTORATION SERVICES The most frequently required work is the conservation or sympathetic replacement of a decayed book spine, and reattachment or strengthening of detached or weakened boards. Current best practice is to save as much of the original binding as possible. When an old binding cannot be restored, we can produce either an accurate reproduction of the original, or create a new binding in a style suitable to the period, and in accordance with your budget. All work is executed in conservation grade leather of the finest quality, tanned in England, hand-made paper, hand-marbled decorative papers, and decorated in genuine 22 1/2 carat double gold leaf, in the traditional manner. We are always happy to advise on the implications that restoration or rebinding work may have for the book's value. If you have a book, album or portfolio requiring attention, please either email us: Cambridgeprints@aol.com, preferably with images, or leave the item at The Cambridge Book and Print Gallery for inspection by the Binder. We aim to furnish an assessment and estimate within 7 working days. Please see below for the information that helps us in providing an accurate estimate. Among our binding services we undertake: the restoration of old Family Bibles, heirloom children's books and family documents; the making of custom portfolios, boxes and slip-cases to store books and works of art on paper, the cleaning and restoration of title pages and prints within books; the production of bespoke books as gifts and for presentation. We also offer binding and restoration classes suitable to all levels. To speak directly to the Bindery, please call +44 (0)7747 688 965. Guide to How to Describe a Book for Estimating: Good images are very useful, but other information is helpful: Date and general dimensions:height, width, depth. The book block: are the pages coming apart or is it firm? Any staining, mould etc? The binding: Are the boards/ spine detached, the general condition of the leather, any abrasions to edges and corners, etc. Examples of Work
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 Half calf, coloured labels, gilt, hand-marbled paper |
 Reback, gilt |
 Full goatskin, full gilt |
 Reback, retaining old spine. |
 Goatskin with paper and vellum inlays, gilt |
 Goatskin, extra gilt |
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 Album in Japanese Silk |
 Quarter goatskin, gilt, continental paste paper |
 Quarter goatskin, gilt, French silk sides |
 Quarter goatskin, hand marbled paper |
 Reback, gilt, coloured label, retaining old boards |
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Cambridge Book & Print Gallery 49, Newnham Road Cambridge CB3 9EY Telephone/Facsimile: (44) + 1223 694264 Email: Cambridgeprints@aol.com |
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