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A clamshell defends against two of the biggest problems in book storage. Ten rare childrens books raptis rare books fine rare and. If the cost of a clamshell box is prohibitive, a basic archival storage box like this one can be useful. The box is handcrafted to fit your book exactly and comes with your requested text.
May 30, 2014 repair actions that make a book useable or prevent further damage but may or may not be original to the item. We manufacture slip cases, solander boxes also called clamshell boxes and other styles. What is the best way to both display and safely store rare. Protective book boxes clam shell box slip cases for books. Three types of boxes handcrafted, custom slip cases, clam shell boxes also known as dropspine, or solander, boxes, and twopiece boxes, built to house and protect your valuable books, manuscripts, maps, family records, photographs, fine art prints, etc. Protective book boxes cat tail run hand bookbinding. A variety of box types are offered, including our top of the line leather. A clamshell box is hinged on one side, with the remaining three sides of both the top and bottom of the box extending in such a way that one side neatly fits into the other when closed.
A slipcase encloses a book on all sides except the spine, while a clamshell box normally envelops the book completely. Custom clamshell boxes holding a run of all of the early pearl of great price and bible editions. The interior of the clamshell box can be builtup andor customized inserts can be made to accommodate virtually any shaped book, document, scroll, or multiple related items. Both the lid and bottom sections of the box have three fixed side sections. Mar 29, 2020 a protective box designed for storing and preserving a bound book or loose sheets. Tbcl rare books highlights collectors clamshell cases.
As with custom bindings, attractive archival storage cases, boxes and folios can be constructed using any combination of materials. Have you or anyone youve known done this successfully over a long period of time with no ill effects on the books. Proper boxes like this are quite time consuming to make. This month the 1091 project is all about enclosures. Davids clamshell boxes beautifully preserve books of various style and age, including rare and antiquarian books, portfolio pieces, religious texts, and contemporary works. Boxes can also protect the book from dust and insect damage. Adjustable rare book storage box create your own storage boxes for your valuable rare books and documents with these acidfree 20 point boards. Jun 09, 2014 how to make a clamshell box im making a bunch of clamshell boxes for the fancy edition of dan ivecs book, on the stairs. Below you will find a simple step by step process on how to order one of our custom handcrafted slipcases for that special or rare book that will protect it for years to come. Aka bindery specializes in custom clamshell boxes for valuable books and documents, as well as a full range of bookbinding, book conservation and restoration services. I want to store my rare books but also display them which eliminates clamshell boxes slipcases.
The elegant box protects your book from damage caused by light, dirt and handling. Store and protect rare or fragile books with these fit to size phase boxes. Ive written before about why we create continue reading 1091 project. Gaylord archival black clamshell rare book box storage boxes. Custom clamshell boxes holding a run of early mormon hymn books. In general, clamshell boxes are more elaborate, and therefore pricier, than slipcases. A variety of box types are offered, including our top of the line leather rounded spine clamshell box with false raised bands and gold tooling. What is the best way to both display and safely store rare books. Mar 23, 2005 in such cases the best solution may be a custom slipcase or clamshell box also known as a dropspine box. The box is handcrafted to fit your book exactly and comes with your requested text imprinted on the spine. If you notice insects around your collection of books, find.
Our deluxe clamshell boxes incorporate the highest quality acidfree and ligninfree binders board for both the cover and tray structures. Also our clamshell design is more functional and requires significantly less shelf space. In compliance with current health orders in new york, our manufacturing and fulfillment centers are temporarily closed. Our services are wide and varied, ranging from books leather, cloth, vellum and paper,custom boxes of all kinds, wall maps. Many more expensive or fragile rare books have a clamshell box custom made for them. In fact, last fiscal year we fitted or made over 8,500 enclosures. A protective box designed for storing and preserving a bound book or loose sheets. These protective enclosures are available with or without a chemise a folder to wrap the book as it rests within its slipcase or book box. This department treats damage to the pages, covers, spines, and bindings of early to modern books and bibles, as well as historic scrapbooks and photo albums. Archival storage boxes acidfree, safe storage for books. Tls features top quality archival storage solutions with our selection of archival quality storage boxes.
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