by Susan Green August 28, 2018
In the same colour as the book's leather covers, straps wind around the book and are held in place by a discreet leather buckle. Ideal for any kind of book, especially Memory Books where some expansion in the book's width can be expected.
Leather Strap on an A4 large Memory Book in Crimson and Grey
Ideal for Journals or Sketchbooks (but not Memory Books), these quick-close magnetic snaps double up as a penholder. Usually made in the same leather as the book covers, but contrasting colours may be available on request - please enquire.
Magnetic Fob on an A6 small Peach and Aqua Leather Journal
Ideal for any kind of book, available in Neutral, Tan, Dark Brown, Navy and Black, they are narrower than the leather straps. Other colours may be available on request - please do enquire.
Natural leather thong on an A5 medium Classic Wedding Guest Book
Ribbons lend a romantic, feminine feel to Wedding Guest Books and Journals. Silk and linen offer unique tactile qualities that enhance the enjoyment and appearance of your book, with colours to co-ordinate with your binding thread colour. Woven silk ribbons in heritage patterns and colours can be arranged by special request.
A Grey and Coral Leather Journal, A6 small size with Grey silk ribbon.
Natural Linen Ribbon on an A5 medium Rustic Wedding Guest Book.
Linen Ribbon used for an A6 small Leather Notebook
This bespoke Leather Journal in Peach and Blue, A5 medium size, was commissioned with a heritage woven silk ribbon in an acorn pattern.
Please get in touch if you'd like to discuss your options, have any queries or would like to order a bespoke book bound especially for you.
Susan Green
Email: info@boundbyhand.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)7748 759 371
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Use this Size Guide to check the dimensions of the books you're considering purchasing (dimensions are external and refer to the closed book unless otherwise indicated). If you'd like some guidance with selecting the correct size, feel free to contact Susan the bookbinder: email info@boundbyhand.co.uk or call +44 (0)7748 759371
SIZE | HEIGHT | WIDTH | DEPTH |
A4 Large Portrait | 12 inches or 305 mm | 8.5 inches or 215 mm | 1.5 inches or 38 mm |
A4 Large Landscape | 8.5 inches or 215 mm | 12 inches or 305 mm | 1.5 inches or 38 mm |
A5 Medium Landscape | 6 inches or 155 mm | 8.5 inches or 215 mm | 1.5 inches or 38 mm |
A5 Medium Portrait | 8.5 inches or 215 mm | 6 inches or 155 mm | 1.5 inches or 35 mm |
A6 Small Landscape | 4.5 inches or 114 mm | 6 inches or 155 mm | 1 inch or 25 mm |
A6 Small Portrait | 6 inches or 155 mm | 4.5 inches or 114 mm | 1 inch or 25 mm |
One Size | 3 inches or 76 mm | 2.25 inches or 60 mm | 20 mm or 0.75 inches |
A4 Large | 297 mm or 11.5 inches approx. | 205 mm or 8 inches approx. | 64 pages |
A5 Medium | 210 mm or 8.25 inches approx. | 145 mm or 5.75 inches approx. | 56 pages |
A6 Small | 150 mm or 6 inches approx. | 100 mm or 4 inches approx. | 48 pages |
A7 Pocket | 106 mm or 4.25 inches approx. | 72 mm or 2.75 inches approx. | 40 pages |
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