Holstein

[Gavin Nugent]

Originally Posted by Jens Nordlunde

Hi Gav,
Mine were in a very sad condition when I bought them, so I had them bound. Try to find an old HAND bookbinder, who do this as a hobby, as the work will be better and cheaper than if you go to an industrial bookbinder.
Jens

I am grateful for the tip Jens...this was done locally and I am super impressed with the royal treatment they received.

Gavin

[Jens Nordlunde]

Gavin,
You have a very good memory.
They look great - really great. I am glad you waited till you found the right man to do the job:-).
Attached a picture of Hendley's Memorials of the Jaypore Exhibition 1883. Vol. I-III.
When Florida was flooded some years ago, the bindings were very badly damaged, not the pages I am happy to say. I took them to the same binder who bound the Holstein books. Only bits and pieces from each binding could be used, but luckily the binders brother knew how to make galvano blocks, so he could piece the bindings together as they were originally.
The bookbinder is retired, earlier he was a emploied at an old convent in in Switzerland, a very well known convent by Catolics. So he knew all about repairing old bindings, and to make new ones - by hand.
Jens

[Gavin Nugent]

Those books are outstanding Jens, simply outstanding.

Thank you for sharing.

Would you present a detailed photo of the cover or email me one in confidence if required, I am intrigued.

With thanks

Gavin