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Day Link IconWednesday, September 30, 2009

Isn't Praise Nice

 

Sept. 22, 2009

Dear Sam,

The books arrived in perfect condition.  As usual, the bindings are works of art.  The stamping on the covers is gorgeous.  The overall effect has the restraint and dignity that I value so much in the simpler treatment of book spines. 

Thank you, Michael

 

Sept. 29, 2009

Dear Mr. Ellenport,

Tom Sawyer arrived safely yesterday afternoon via UPS.  Thank you for taking time to send me an email about the shipping.  The Harcourt Bindery did a super job at binding my copy.  I am very pleased with your work.  I will be sending my other copy of Tom Sawyer to you in the very near future to be bound exactly as you have done with this present copy.

With kind regards,

Bert

Posted @ 9:21 AM
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Day Link IconTuesday, September 22, 2009

Madison Tryptich
An elegant preservation solution
 
Harcourt Bindery makes protective clamshell cases for books and manuscripts in cloth, leather, or a variety of materials.  It is rare that we make full leather "tryptich" folders.  Recently we completed such a folder in full blue morocco, richly tooled in gold leaf by hand.  The folder holds a rare document by James Madison, as well as a portrait of him and a transcription and description of the document itself.  Each valuable item is presented in a non-acidic protective mat or sleeve.  The finished case also contained a platform so that the spine of the box would be wide enough to appear as a book when shelved.  This is a handsome solution to the challenge of multiple items housed with preservation in mind.
 

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Posted @ 8:52 AM
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Day Link IconSaturday, September 19, 2009

Wonderful Job

 

"Hi Sam -

 

Hope all is well.  Robert and your staff sure did a wonderful job.  I just love holding the book. ..Thanks again, Mike.

 

Mike is talking about the prototype book we produced for his company Houstory Publishing, which produces books to hold pictures and documents of house histories.

 

 

Posted @ 10:56 AM
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