Large Handmade Distressed Leather Sketchbook - A4/US Letter Size, Drawing Paper

Description: A4 / US Letter Size Handmade Leather Journal Sketchbook Pages of 150gsm Cartridge Drawing Paper 'Aged' / 'Antique' Finish This is an A4 / US Letter size sketchbook in landscape format. The cover is 'vintage' cow hide, which has been given a lightly distressed finish to give an 'antique' look. The leather has been coloured with a wash of organic mahogany brown dye, which is derived from tree-bark. The corners are protected by decorative brass corner trims, and there is a tie-strap of matching goatskin thong to close the book. The book contains 100 pages/200 usable sides of 150gsm cartridge drawing paper. This is a rugged, serviceable book that is built to survive travelling. The binding is a traditional Italian stitch, in which the folios of paper are sewn directly into the leather spine - a style of binding that ensures a long life. Size of cover: 31x21.5cm. Size of page: 29.7x21.2cm I love working with leather, but for ethical reasons I only use vintage leather for my books- ie leather from working animals that have come to the end of their lives. Vintage leather has many natural features such as pitting, scratches and abrasions. It has not been rolled, pressed, reconstituted or otherwise treated in the style of synthetic leather. If you prefer the perfection of synthetic leather and do not appreciate the irregular features of natural leather, please don't buy my books. And please don't ask me to make books in 'vegan' leather. I am in sympathy with the vegan lifestyle but I use only genuine leather on principle. Always happy to combine postage on multiple purchases!

Price: 45 GBP

Location: Hartfield

End Time: 2024-12-26T10:18:32.000Z

Shipping Cost: 21.61 GBP