The original late 18th century cover.

Separating the quires.

Resewing on linen cords.

New oak boards laced on.

Laced supports secured with tawed leather wedges.

Covering in full tawed calf – tying up.

The completed binding with silver pin and ring foredge closures.

A full account of the rebinding of the manuscript was published in the 2017 edition of the journal ‘Bookbinder’.

Open view of the completed binding.