Re: Repair of label-damaged leather binding

[Wiering Books <vernon@WIERINGBOOKS.COM>]

Can a new, historically sensitive, label be attached?

Vernon Wiering

On Jul 27, 2006, at 1:21 PM, Eames Collection Librarian wrote:

> Colleagues,
>
> I have encountered a custom-made quarter-bound morocco book box, for a
> very rare 19th century book, which appears to have had a spine label
> affixed and removed. Particles of the green leather lifted when the
> label was removed, leaving an unsightly light patch, 2x2", speckled
> with green. How can I repair this regrettable and highly visible bit
> of damage?
>
> Thank you for your recommendations.
>
> Nancy Fadis, MLS
> Eames Collection of Rare Books
> San Francisco Bay Area
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