Leather

Discounts - are offered on quantity purchases of any one type of leather as follows:10% for 3-6 skins; 19% for 7-11 skins; 27% for 12-23 skins; 34% for 24-119 skins and 40% for 120+ skins.

The grading of leather - is based on holes, grain scratches and other defects such as staining or shape. In principle, we look at the undamaged part of a skin and try to assess how usable it is. A first grade skin should yield a large rectangle, centered on the spine and extending most of the way to the edges. There may be one or more small damages near the edges but these should not detract from the overall efficiency of cutting. A second grade skin should be suitable for smaller full bindings or for large half- and quarter-bindings. Where offered, such as in our calf range of products, lower grades are likely to have more defects spread across the skins and are most suitable for repair and rebacking work where relatively small pieces are required. If you need to order leather for a specific project, the safest option is to let us have details of the number and dimensions of panels you require. We can then choose the most appropriate skin or skins and provide a quotation for your consideration. Where stated, 'Run' or 'Run Selection' means that skins are sold as they come. They are not graded and any given batch contain a mixture of grades, but predominantly averaging at an equivalent of grade II.

Screen Colours - As colour characteristics can vary across different devices and manufacturers the shade options shown in our shop, should be used for guidance purposes only. Sample cards for the different products we sell are available to purchase.

Leather Tree - Are you unsure of the correct type of leather you need for your next bookbinding project? If so, our easy-to-follow flow diagrams may help you decide. Please click here for PDF