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City Binders
39 Ludgate Hill,
London
EC4M 7JN
United Kingdom
Tel:  020 7248 7990
FAX: 0207 248 7991


You name it we bind it.

Our binding can range from Wire binding, Vello binding, Thermo binding at the convenient
(near Instant) end, through Hard bindings of single sheet and Section sewn work on to One off Commissioned presentation and gift bindings.

Materials range from our stock Library Buckram (sometimes known as leather cloth) through to other woven cloths and fabrics; leather grained and affects materials, Rexine and facsimile leathers up to various Leathers (animal skins)

If you have your own material and want us to use this on your project, we can advise you on additional strengthening techniques we may use (this is usually subject to additional charging).

Lettering using our type faces or blocks to your design, having this either foiled in Gold, Silver, colour pigments, Blind embossed or possible colour on colour (sample of black on black).

Binding single sheets with the style above or keeping them interchangeable as with Interscrew binding. Section sewing styles; of Coptic to modern Tape and also other various styles as Japanese sewing & and single section sewing.

Slip cases, Solander boxes and Portfolio’s are undertaken on commission basis.

Have an idea, talk this over with us to realise the best options open to you with budget and time frame limitations agreed.

Photo, Wedding Albums bound to order.

Repairs, Restoration: Your loving childhood book to the rare Antiquarian antique volume, from the large Family Bible to a precious Biggles novel, from cloth to Leather, from a simple page repair through to a book with its spine hanging from the last thread to a book that has been left in despair little or non of the original. We will get it back to a state that you can lovingly read and enjoy the books for what they are.

Sizes from: small books of less than 20 mm to A1 plus bindings to your sizes. Sizes only limited by base products used.

Number of books range from 1 to infinity, given we can accommodate your delivery times. One off books can start at £5 and exceed £1000.

Binding Examples

Wire Binding

Wire binding enables the pages to open completely flat. 
This is ideal for music, etc; maximum thickness 30mm.
Comes with the option of Acetate/Card Front/Back Covers

Velo Binding

Vello binding is a very strong binding system and can bind documents as well as others. Comes with the option of Acetate/Card Front/Back Covers

Thermo Binding

Thermo binding uses a very hot adhesive that melts and grips the edge of the paper sheets; this has the advantage of opening near flat and is also aesthetically pleasing. Maximum capacity 37mm, but the type and weight of paper also contributes to what is the maximum?

Comes with the option of Acetate/Card Front/Back Covers

Sample colours
These Library Buckram bookcloths are hard wearing and water resistant. Other colours and fabrics, including leather, etc, are available as special orders, all samples swatches are available to view at our premises.
Medical Bindings

We bind small and/or large runs.

Periodical Binding (PR) Hard bound volumes for you weekly, monthly or annual Tome.Legal bindings: binding your AER’s to WLR’s; one volume or runs of years.

Financial Bibles; Had the contract sorted? Need a quality hard bound document to keep the legal transactions in order? We have specialised in this service for years.

Medical Journals, Lancet, BMJ etc all bound for you or a medical library.

Page Processing
This process is used for Vello binding and Hard binding single sheets that are either have a thick capacity or are needed for security and strength.
Brass Type
For Foil Lettering, Blind Embossing.
Headbands
Headbands traditionally sewn on for strength are now used more for their aesthetic appeal.
A3 Portrait Hard Binding
A3 Portrait Hard Binding
Leather Binding

Commissioned one offs and presentation bindings, in Leather and other fabrics. Marbled paper endpapers and Moray silks are available with all styles.

Blind Embossing
Blind (Embossing) or Black on Black (Lettering).
Blocks
Your company Logo’s, other design work.
Interscrew Binder

Interscrew binder have been used by photographers originally as the ease of changing pages, this style has now been adopted by those that need to change pages , as they seek different clients, employers etc.

Designers, Architects etc now use this system more.

Slip Box
Slip Box, Solander boxes, Portfolio's, all custom made for your work.     
A3 Landscape Binding
A3 Landscape Binding 
Hand Sewn Sections
This original style of binding paper together is a craft of its own. From the origins of Coptic and other cord sewing through to Tape sewing (illustrated). This enhances the books life, opens easier and is more appealing to read or view. Other styles include Japanese sewing
Restoration & Repair
These are undertaken, with a consultation from viewing the volume in need of care, advice of the style, type of repair options open to your particular volume, price and time scale are given. Repairing and Restoring old volumes is time consuming and long lead times will be realistically appreciated.

 


 

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