Rob Roy miniature book, tartan bound

[Silent Raven]

Thanks Tobus! i did end up seeing those on amazon last night after i had posted this. its interesting that this book is not listed among the others that he has done. and yes it is indeed a treasure!

I am worried about the cover eventually falling off, afew strands fell off last night, ill probably keep it in a plastic bag to help protect it.

Is there a book doctor in the house?!

[Paul Henry]

Thanks Tobus! i did end up seeing those on amazon last night after i had posted this. its interesting that this book is not listed among the others that he has done. and yes it is indeed a treasure!

I am worried about the cover eventually falling off, afew strands fell off last night, ill probably keep it in a plastic bag to help protect it.

Is there a book doctor in the house?!

I've got an almost similar one on my shelves at home, I;m not there now, so when I am there next I will take a picture and post it as well.
These sorts of books were very popular souvenir/tourist/gift books , and were not really very expensive .

The preservation of these and similar books is not easy, but please DO NOT keep it in a plastic bag, gently wrapped in acid free tissue and then in a cardboard bx is the best way as the pages can still breathe, and any dampness will not be trapped.

The fabric is silk, and I'm sorry to say that there isn't a lot you can do about the detoriation, the paper isn't best quality either , sorry, it's a very common problem with Victorian and early 20th century books,as no one was very concerned about quality , but quantity was the bog thing.
I'm often asked to repair old bibles, and most of the time is it uneconomic financially, although very valuble in an historical/family sense, so I will then make a good box to keep the book in , and then at least all the pages will not be lost or further damaged.
I'm happy to talk to you further about this is you would like, just send me a message.
Nonetheless it is a nice book, and worth preserving.

And just as an aside, I often make books with tartan covers for some of my kilt clients,or indeed for a client of another Kiltmaker ( Lady Crystel)