Monday, June 17, 2013

I'll be bound

My bible is getting a bit tatty so I thought I'd find out how much it would cost to have it rebound. 
The answer is too much. £120 or £150 if I want lettering on it. As I can get a new one for less than £40 I can't really justify spending that much, it's just that it has sentimental value for me.

I became a Christian when we lived in Southampton and when we left the women I'd been meeting with gave me this bible and it's seen through me a lot.
I suppose I'll have to buy a new one and put this one into retirement, storing it safely on a shelf.

4 comments:

Katney said...

In my librarian days I became quite adept at book repairs. Since I was at a church school, I was discovered by some of the local clergy. I have done a few Bibles, missals, and lectionaries.

That one would be a challenge.

Should we ever get the chance to come visiting again, remind me and I will bring my book repair supplies.

Liz Hinds said...

I'll hold you to that, katney!

Anna said...

what? google 'book binding tutorial', bet you find something

Liz Hinds said...

Sounds like hard work, anna! And I wouldn't be much good.