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This large Lodge Bible is typical of many I receive requiring repair: a detached or loose spine and split text block,
loose pages and sections, tears and creases to many pages and marks and scuffs to the cover boards and spine.
loose pages and sections, tears and creases to many pages and marks and scuffs to the cover boards and spine.
This damage was rectified and the repaired ‘VSL’ was returned to the Lodge for safekeeping and future generations to enjoy.
THE BIBLE BELONGING TO THE OLD FELSTEDIAN LODGE No.3662.
This Bible was donated to the lodge and required repairs, the design of a dedication label and a gold-blocked cover label.
THE BIBLE DONATED TO BOSWELL’S LODGE No.7759.
The spines and headcaps of these two Chapter Bibles required careful repair, along with reinstating loose pages and sections.
Slip-cases featuring the ‘Royal Arch’ symbol were made to protect both volumes.
Slip-cases featuring the ‘Royal Arch’ symbol were made to protect both volumes.
The spine had broken away from the text block and needed repair, new end papers added and a special dedication label prepared.
BIBLES BELONGING TO THE ESSEX CHAPTER No.276.
I can take on the most challenging of restorations and this Lodge Bible was no exception.
With deeply gouged and detached cover boards, creased and detached pages and loose sections a complex restoration lay ahead.
The Bible was repaired and and later returned to the Lodge after a detailed and time consuming programme of restoration.
‘VSL’ BELONGING TO THE PRIORY LODGE OF FREEMASON’S SOUTHEND No.1000.
This fine Victorian Bible was supplied by Chilton Books of Sudbury for a new lodge being formed in Suffolk. Repairs were not required and the heavily embossed cover was unsuitable for further decoration. A ‘Founders’ page was prepared along with a
strong slip-case featuring an embossed ‘square-and-compasses’ and a label featuring the name and number of the lodge.
strong slip-case featuring an embossed ‘square-and-compasses’ and a label featuring the name and number of the lodge.
BIBLE BELONGING TO THE SPORTSMAN’S LODGE OF SUFFOLK No.9931.
This Bible had been in use for many years and required repairs to the spine, headcap and boards.
For the first time it was personalised with a label featuring the name and number of the lodge.
For the first time it was personalised with a label featuring the name and number of the lodge.
THE ‘VSL’ OF SHOREHAM BEACH LODGE No.8303.