George Adams. Essay on Microscopy [Book of Plates; London, 1798?]

estimate:
Use toned Japanese tissue to repair the front and joints, the head and tail of the spine, and the corners. Consolidate the paper over the boards using Japanese tissue.

actual treatment:
A consultation was held with the client once work commenced, as it was discovered that the leather at the joints was degraded to the point that a full calfskin reback was necessary for this volume.

Lift original spine and mount on Japanese tissue, reback volume using dyed Hewit's calfskin, adhere original spine. Consolidate paper over the boards. Reinforce inner joints with Japanese tissue.

miniature reback & clamshell box | calfskin rebinding | calfskin reback | 18th C model
reback, Japanese paper | reback, Japanese paper and leather | limp vellum | board switch
renovation removal | reback, tightback | repairing repairs | historic rebinding
publisher's bindings | the unback | clamshell box | reback, with hollow
phase box| the cradles page