Wars in Rome

Shaping the boards to fit the book.

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Staining the leather (calf).

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The spine lined with vellum between the bands.

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The headband glued and drying.

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Sewing a headband.

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Backing the book in a laying press.

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Rounding the sewn book.

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Sewn book with a layer of glue on the spine.

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Loose sections about to be sewn on a sewing frame.

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Trimming the repair.

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