19th Century Paper Binding

Robert Burns Poetry Book

Client: Books Written By, Northampton

Paper binding with millboard boards sewn on four recessed cords with two-on style sewing. Front and back board detached. Spine was cracked vertically with considerable losses at head and tail. The first three gathering on the textblock were loose.

Original spine faced and safely removed. The three gatherings were repaired and resewn back into the textblock with extended cords. Spine lined with Japanese paper. Paper reback with tinted Japanese paper. Original spine readhered. Corner and edge repair of boards.