Family heirloom of bookbinding Formulas

[bonneyman]

My grandfather-in-law was a bookbinder by trade. I inherited his handwritten book of formulas and glue recipes, with leather cover and gold leaf accented binding. Probably from the early to mid 1900's. It's deteriorating badly (probably 80-90 years old) but even in this condition it reveals his craftsmanship.
I don't understand it all - plus his handwriting was very fancy with lots of flourishes - but it's a keeper. Of a trade and from a time that has long since vanished from everyday life.

[skfarmer]

wow, that is some fancy work. sadly an art i feel is disappearing.

[muddy]

Very cool piece of family history!

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[slip knot]

Wow, that's some nice handwriting. I don't think I can even write cursive anymore. Hell my printing is barely legible.

[kwoswalt99]

Wow, that's some nice handwriting. I don't think I can even write cursive anymore. Hell my printing is barely legible.

My handwriting is halfway between the two.

[bmwrd0]

That is really cool B-man.

[goodfellow]

Wow, that's some nice handwriting. I don't think I can even write cursive anymore. Hell my printing is barely legible.

Absolutely -- beautiful script!

[jabberwoki]

As asked in the very near future...Book? what the hell is a book?

[J.A.F.E.]

That is awesome and a real treasure. Magnificent handwriting.

In HS print shop we made a bound book. A lot of work and there is a real art to it.

[goodfellow]

Had an great-uncle who was a master bookbinder and it was just amazing watching a centuries old craft executed in the same manner as all those many years ago.

[AnsonJ]

That is cool!  definitely something neat to pass down to your children

AJ

[fatfillup]

Wow, that is cool