Care for an Old Bible
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Saving an Old Bible
If you are lucky enough to have a family Bible that has passed down through generations, you'll want to take good care of it. Time and much handling over the years may mean the Bible is about to fall apart. What can be done to save it? How should it be stored? These questions came up over and over when I was a librarian. People want to save their fragile and precious family Bible, but don't know where to start.
I'll share with you what I learned on this topic and hope you can keep that Bible safe to pass along to future generations in your family.
Old leather book (available as an I-Phone cover) by Rfarrelldesign
I'll share with you what I learned on this topic and hope you can keep that Bible safe to pass along to future generations in your family.
Old leather book (available as an I-Phone cover) by Rfarrelldesign
Why Save an Old Bible?
Why Not Just Buy a New One?
An old Bible may have been in the family for generations. Perhaps you remember your grandfather reading aloud each evening from that Bible. Maybe it has pages with important family dates like weddings and births recorded in it.
Front page Old Luther Bible by aapshop
Front page Old Luther Bible by aapshop
How to Restore Leather Book Bindings
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Save the Art if the Bible Is Damaged Beyond Repair
You can frame some of the decorative pages from the Bible and hang them on the wall.
King James Bible greeting card by UnivSouthCarolina
King James Bible greeting card by UnivSouthCarolina
More Information on Caring for an Old Bible
- How to Take Care of Your Bible | eHow.com
- While the Bible is meant to be a tool for Christians to use, you should try your best to care for it properly. There is an old saying that a Bible that looks new isn't...
- How to Store Old German Bibles | eHow.com
- Store your German Bible properly to reduce the chances of damaging the artifact.
- How to Protect an Antique Bible | eHow.com
- If you have an old family Bible, or one you picked up from a flea market or an auction, you will want to do what you can to protect it. Though you cannot store your Bible under the same...
- How to Save an Old Bible | eHow.com
- Old family bibles are treasured family heirlooms but over the years start to fall apart. Here are ways to restore or keep a special bible safe for future generations.
Book Repair How-To and Supplies
Practice some of the techniques first on some other less important books before attempting to repair a family Bible.
Tell Me about the Bible You Want to Preserve
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Words-of-Encouragement
Feb 17, 2012 @ 1:52 pm | delete
- Hello!
I just received some old Bibles no one wanted. One is very moldy smelling. I cleaned the outside with vinegar water to kill the mold. Now I'm trying to let it air out. I like your idea about taking out the artwork. This particular old Bible has some wonderful pictures throughout. Thanks for a great lens!
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Mickie_G
Jan 5, 2012 @ 3:54 pm | delete
- Great lens from someone who obviously loves books. I have repaired many of my friends' study Bibles. I will not, however, even offer to "fix" a family heirloom. There are professional companies that can do that so much better than I. My goal in the repairs that I make, is to make a book use-able again. So far, my friends have been delighted.
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LensbyLisa
Nov 24, 2011 @ 4:20 pm | delete
- Angel blessings to you for sharing this wonderful information!
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amieljaven
Nov 15, 2011 @ 1:21 am | delete
- This is fantastic and very helpful! Super like it. Bookmarked. What an INTELIGGENT idea to share with the world.
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Mia-Mia
Oct 15, 2011 @ 1:08 pm | delete
- This is just what I needed. I have two old family Bibles that are falling apart. Between you and Mickie_G., I should be able to fix these -- I hope.
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niicki Aug 22, 2011 @ 10:07 pm | delete
- This is great - my father collects old bibles, and has several from different countries in different states of care. When he's ready, I'll definitely point him here to see if they're repairable, and how he ought to go about it!
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Mickie_G
Aug 14, 2011 @ 3:34 pm | delete
- Many come to my Book Care and Repair page here on Squidoo wanting to repair or preserve an old Bible. I am so glad I found your page. I have put a permanent link to you in my "related lenses" and Blessed you for sharing this priceless knowledge.
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JoanneOtt
May 3, 2011 @ 3:03 am | delete
- I have my Mom's Bible that I treasure. Fortunately it's in good condition though. I certainly can see people wanting to preserve family Bibles.
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Donita_Marie
Apr 26, 2011 @ 9:07 am | delete
- We have a few very old Bibles, but they are actually in great condition. As book lover it is a habit of mine to take very good care of all books especially my Bibles. Great lens!
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