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V4 2001 INDEX       E-SYLUM ARCHIVE

The E-Sylum: Volume 4, Number 13, March 25, 2001, Article 5

BOOKPLATE GLUE

On behalf of a friend who wanted to know what type of glue to use on bookplates, I checked with George Kolbe, and here's his response:

"Wheat paste is what I used to apply the Bass bookplates, and it is what I use for my own ex libris (es). It was a gift years ago from a friend who is also a commercial bookbinder (I still have a little left - I keep it refrigerated). Reversible and non-reactive are the reasons, I believe, why it is prefered, though there may be better modern products. It used to be available from TALAS, though my bookbinder friend makes his own from the supermarket variety. To apply it right, you need a book press (or a heavy weight-a stack of books will do) and, until you become proficient and learn to apply enough glue but leave no residue, you need to lay in wax paper sheets.

A few, admittedly biased, caveats: pre-printed labels are tacky, as are pressure-sensitive labels (pun intended); round, notary-like, blindstamps damage not only the paper but a booklover's sensibilities (ink name and address stamps are perhaps even worse); smaller is generally better; use good taste and spend a few bucks-it's how you will be remembered by future bibliophiles."

Wayne Homren, Editor

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