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It must have been fun to research old leather books and imagine the original color under the marvelous one now faded, that time created.
Arthur, by chance, met a man from Newburgh, NY. The man, originally from Prague, was looking for special leather to bind some books. Arthur was inspired by what he saw... old machines, special embossed skins from various animals... this man was making books the old-fashioned way. He told us of the old-world ways and we applied it to our big hides, using an old fashioned roller embossing to avoid the platelines. More authentic indeed. Also, exclusive for us. Originally a special dyeing process. Also hand work by in-laying new waxes on the leathers. Intriguing. Nice textural story. As you walk around it, the light and depths change within the light.
 
Name: Bookbinding
Available Colors: 7
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Size: Average 40-45 square feet
Contents: European full grain vegetable-tanned aniline dyed cowhide
Custom: Yes
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FLAMMABILITY
Boston Fire Code (BFD 1X-1) Pass
California Technical Bulletin 117 Class 1
Cigarette Ignition Resistance (NFPA 260) Class 1
Ignitability of Upholstered Seating by Smouldering & Flaming Sources (BS5852) Pass
IMO Resolution A.652(16) Pass
Surface Building Characteristics of Building Materials (ASTM E 84) Class B
 
LEATHER SPECIFICATIONS
Content full grain vegetable-tanned aniline dyed cowhide
Finish pure aniline
Size avg. 40-45 sq. ft. Plate Line: Roller
Style Bookbinding
Thickness 1.2-1.3mm (3.25 oz)
 
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Abrasion - ASTM D 3884 N/A
Breaking Force - ASTM 2208 (100lbs) 226
Crocking - ASTM D 5053 Class 4-5
Elongation - ASTM D 2211 (20/50%) 15.5
Flex - W-Flex Pass
Light Fastness - 72 Hrs/93'C Class 4
Tearing Strength - ASTM D 4705 (15lbs) 32.6
Wyzenbeek - ASTMD 4157 (100,000 DB. Rubs) Class 3