Report of the Committee on Leather for Bookbinding

Report of the Committee on Leather for Bookbinding by Royal Society of Arts (Great Britain). Committee on leather for bookbinding delves into the decay and preservation of leather used in bookbinding. It includes experiments on the effects of light air and chemicals on different types of leather along with a detailed report on leather decay and suitable preparation methods. The book provides insights from librarians recommendations for bookbinding processes and the importance of proper handling to maintain durability over time.