Protecting Originals with Replica Books
Facsimile or replica books provide an excellent solution for both private and public museums to display historic items, such as ledgers, stock books, and whisky recipe books, while preserving the originals in pristine condition.
We can expertly recreate the original binding and age the replica to match the appearance of the original as closely as possible.
These reproduction books can then be displayed in place of the originals, offering visitors a true-to-life experience without compromising the preservation of the original works.
The end result is so precise that it’s often hard to distinguish between the new and the old.
Replica Book Internals
Facsimile or replica books offer an exceptional solution for museums, archives, and private collections, allowing historic items—such as ledgers, stock books, and whisky recipe books—to be displayed while the originals are preserved in excellent condition.
To ensure an authentic reproduction, the original books are scanned in high-resolution colour, capturing every detail, including the natural aging and discoloration of the pages.
The books are then hand-sewn using the same binding style as the original, maintaining both the structure and feel of the book as closely as possible.
Finally, the page edges are carefully weathered to add a patina of age, enhancing the character of the reproduction and ensuring that it closely resembles the original in both appearance and texture.
