2-112b: Re-sew and Repair a Pamphlet/Chapbook ~ $0.99

Re-sew and Repair a Pamphlet/Chapbook Pamphlets or Chapbooks consist of one gathering of several pages folded just once and attached through the middle fold somehow, sometimes with staples and sometimes with sewing. To repair this pamphlet we replace the rusty …

Re-sew and Repair a Pamphlet/Chapbook

Pamphlets or Chapbooks consist of one gathering of several pages folded just once and attached through the middle fold somehow, sometimes with staples and sometimes with sewing. To repair this pamphlet we replace the rusty staples with thread and create a new spine for the paper cover.

Type of Book: Stapled Pamphlet/Chapbook
Issue: Rusty staples and broken paper spine
Treatment: Replace rusty staples with thread and repair the broken spine with Japanese tissue
30 Minutes of Video
PERPETUAL CAVEAT: Never repair valuable or scarce books. When in doubt only do preservation treatments and consult an accredited professional.