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How to rebind damaged books. From the problem to the solution.

Dust Jacket
Detached cover
Title on the spine
Broken spine
High spine
Cut
Buckling book
Broken section book
Broken single leaf book
Broken books with notching
Singer sewing
Tear leaf
Detached leaf
Staples
Adhesive tape
Inserts

Glossary


 

Singer sewing 


 
You would be better off buying a new properly bound book, if it is still available. Otherwise, have the binder sling the leaves then cover the holes; repaired sections can be used with any kind of sewing. It is a technique that produces good results, even if it is very expensive. inlining

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