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Over 50,000 antique books in stock, we have separated them as requested by many interior design firms. Retro antique book, faux leather bound brown binder. History of rome dr goldsmith set of two leather volumes collection of leather bound books, series 204 collection of leather bound books, series 203 collection of 25x rudyard kipling macmillan books biggles take an holiday 1951 biggles follows on 1st edition and printing beatrix potter the story of a fierce bad rabbit antique books 7 vols dating from 1804 henry fielding, the history of tom. Fill up your bookcase library or study with these elegant pieces. I currently have 3 ep books, none of which were purchased directly from ep. Its napped surface is best cared for only with a soft, clean cloth. Whether youre an avid writer and only use beautifully bound leather journals, or collect rare leather bound books, proper care of your beautiful tomes is important to ensure a long shelf life. Love the look of leather but want something more modern. Here are a few dos and donts to keep in mind when youre caring for your personal library. Old illustrations tell the secret of how they were made. We are working on bringing these online so please be patient as we continue our switch over to this new design.

Weve put together this feature to highlight some of the most collectible and exciting leatherbound book publishers. Most of the bindings will be of vellum, morocco or calf leather, giving the look of a 18 th or 19 th century european library from a stately home or castle. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about antique leather book. Plus we have carefully selected beautiful sets that our designers have put together to allow you to choose what you see. Care for easton press leather bound books easton press.

The sort of books that generally come in leather format. In stead of just another bland binder in your library, why not have something that looks like a worn brown leather bound book. The most common antique leather book material is leather. With this book, we rebound a paperback book into a beautiful leather binding. Taking care of your leather bound volumes easton press collectors. We used a worn brown leather bound book with gold decoration on the spine as a basis to work from.

Rare late 19th century leather bound books in long runs and sets. Stephen leather has 153 books on goodreads with 118253 ratings. We have been in the rare book business for over thirty five years and have sold tens of thousands of rare books. See more ideas about leather books, vintage books and fabric covered. Others collect for content, choosing leatherbound versions of their favorite novels or historical works of literature. There are two ways, blake explains, that illustrations were made before the 1790s. English novels from 19702010, beautifully rebound into designer colors, patterns, styles, and textures. Antique and luxurious, these vintage leather hardbacks are in very good condition or better and were published in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. However, i have been putting together a decent library of leather bound classics with a mix of franklin library, barnes and noble, and other. Check out our antique leather book selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our books shops. A few of them together will certainly create the impression of antique books stacked next to each other. Unfollow antique leather books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Folio society is a british company which produces super high quality books, though they are usually not leather bound or gold embossed like the easton press books are.

This example has highly ornate decorations in faded gold and black. Antique book, faux leather bound brown retro binder. Head office and distribution centre unit e1, 329 birnie avenue, lidcombe nsw 2141 abn 24 096 845 126. Easton press and franklin library are a beautiful leather alternative to antique bindings. The image for this retro folder or binder has been taken from an antique book.

Our antique leatherbound books can be supplied in both large and small quantities including books by the yard for interior design and library furnishing. See more ideas about leather books, antiques and primitive. As with nonleather bound books, you can find all sorts of books, from all sorts of genres, for sale on ebay. Lots of info on tooling, stitching, stamping, and other traditional leather crafting basics. French and scandinavian books from 18001960, featuring everything from victorianera embossed leather spines to midcentury cloth bindings. Easton press leatherbound books are constructed to withstand many years of use and still retain their beauty. Divided into three basic sections getting started, basic techniques, and putting it all together this book gives you 184 pages of information and excellent photographs. Abebooks leather bound books special limited editions. These create a beautiful refined feel, equally successful in a minimalist interior or a more traditional home. This collection the british essayists by james ferguson 1819, the boys own storybook by various authors 1852, a kentucky cardinal. I am also agreed with your thought that always remember that a book bound in suede is a special case. Great information for clean and preserve leather bound books. The books are each presented in hardbound covers with gilt lettering to the spine.

New spine and coordinating front and back covers, professionally rebound for a wonderful designer look. Imperial fine books leatherbound books and fine bindings. Antique classic book sets, antique leatherbound books and antique decorative books by color are the answer. Antiques atlas collection of leather bound books, series 118. You should know, however, that if you insist on beautifying your office, study, or any other room with leather books, you will most likely be purchasing classics of of one kind or another. Of course, the leather bindings typically last around 150 to 300 years of use before disintegrating, so over 80% of our ancient bibles have. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.

Below is a list of the books we currently have in stock. Thus, we now offer, french and swedishdanish, by the book. Antique books are stylish and add history, depth, and beauty to many spaces. Regardless of a collectors motivation, there are a few things to. Famous titles bound in bright colors, we regularly stock a wide variety of styles and titles. Some people collect antique leatherbound books for purely aesthetic reasons, using them as decorative. Boutiettes antiquarian books rare leather bound books.

Leather antique books ranging in different colours, sizes and genre. Plus we have carefully selected beautiful sets that our designers have put together to. Ruzioon leather journal writing notebook antique handmade leather bound daily notepad for men and women diary large 9 x 6 inches, gift for art sketchbook, travel diary and notebooks to write in art. Condition will be good unless otherwise specified via option. Splendid two volume set 1873 first edition books les saints evangiles a pair price. What is deacidification treatment in relation to antique books. Taking care of your leather bound volumes easton press. If you click on the photo, it will enlarge for a better view. Many years experience mancroft bindings has supplied antique leather bound books to a variety of customers throughout the world for the last thirty years. Womanowned and operated, imperial fine books is a leading specialist in leatherbound books, sets, fine bindings, cosways, jeweled bindings, color plate, childrens, fine and rare books for over 35 years. Products intended for leatherbound books are usually silicon or petroleum based. Shop forand learn aboutantique leather bound books. The idea is to faithfully recreate the old and scuffed look of a manuscript from the classic era. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members.

See more ideas about leather bound books, books and book art. Genuine antique leather bound books from trusted antique dealers. You should also avoid treating leather bindings with oil. Antique 19th century leather bound books set includes. When buying a rare, antique bible, an educated consumer is our best customer. There is no need to care for them in any way other than you would for other books. Strait 1900 altenburgisches gesangbuch continue reading leatherbound books. Some tips that should help maintain the beauty of your leatherbound library are. Leatherbound books by the yard we carry stocks of old and rare bindings and can therefore, if necessary, meet deadlines at short notice.

Leather books simply look cool, so heres what you need to know as you go about shopping for them on ebay. The texture of the original was fairly rough but despite its age the colours are vibrant. On the shelf they look rather plain compared to easton press though that plainness belies a really high quality product. 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. As a result, we have the expertise to meet every kind of requirement and the ability to transform a room, whether it is books for a whole library, a single shelf or books by the yard, through the use of fine antique leather bindings. Regardless of a collectors motivation, there are a few things to know. Leather village leather journalvintage leather bound journal for men womendeckle edge paperbook of shadowssketchbooktravel notebookold journal 7. With favorite authors and titles dressed up in gold accents and genuine leather, its easy to see why publishers of leatherbound books are among abebooks most popular requests. The book sets in this collection are curated with antique and vintage upscale decorative books printed in the 1800s to the early 1900s, many with cover embellishments. Some people collect antique leatherbound books for purely aesthetic reasons, using them as decorative objects to fill the shelves of a living room or study.