Wellcome Collection

Designer Bookbinders & Society of Bookbinders Joint Workshop Series 2021 One of the most common problems the book conservator encounters are detached boards and consequently there are a variety of methods for their reattachment.  My method was designed for use on tight back bindings where one or more of the boards are detached but the spine and sewing is intact.  The method is relatively quick and provides a strong physical attachment without excessive interference with original material or the functionality…