What Is Leather-Bound Book Scanning?
Leather-bound books require care because leather, joints, boards and sewing can deteriorate even when pages appear sound.
Leather bindings may be flexible, rigid, cracked or affected by red rot. The safest workflow supports rather than forces the volume flat.
Leather-bound book digitisation
The right method depends on the physical construction, condition and purpose of the book. Non-destructive capture keeps significant originals intact; destructive capture can be appropriate for approved modern production work.
Types of material covered
Leather-bound books
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Antique bindings
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Red-rot books
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Historic bibles
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Family heirlooms
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Special collections
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Key considerations
- Leather-bound books
- Antique bindings
- Red-rot books
- Historic bibles
- Family heirlooms
- Special collections
Need advice on a book or bound collection?
Oxford Duplication Centre can advise on the safest and most appropriate method for published, heritage, family and archival books.