S'more Haverford Rebacks. Note: No Marshmallows Involved.

Watson's Annals of Philadelphia were in severe need of a makeover. I nipped, tucked, toned and trimmed. These better looking (and more confident) books are ready to mingle with the world again.

Or they might just stay in their boxes and remain forever young.

BEFORE AND AFTER

VOLUME 1

VOLUME 2

Mission: Tone It

Using a technique that Martha Kearsley taught me, which I believe was conceived of by Don Etherington, I toned tissue until I saw stars, filled losses and repaired the cover to this thin and rare gem. The biggest challenge was toning as the cloth on the spine and cover boards changed in color so drastically.