How much does it cost to rebind a standard bible?

Two major things to consider when rebinding a standard (9”x6”) bible are: 

·      the chosen materials for the rebinding

·      the condition of the bible.

Most people would like to have their bible rebound in leather of which the three most popular are:

·    Imitation – this is a thick paper product that is processed to look like leather.  It is available in many colors and withstands heavy usage.

·       Bonded  - this leather is like plywood – pieces of real leather are heat pressed together to form a sheet that is used to bind the bible.  It is also available in various colors, but does not hold up under heavy use.

·       Genuine – this is a single sheet of leather that is used to rebind the bible.  It is available in colors, and will withstand heavy usage.

Bibles may also be rebound in hardback buckram, a canvas like fabric available in a large variety of colors and is almost non-destructible.  The price for buckram is usually around the same as for imitation leather.

Rebinding a bible in leather costs: 

·      Imitation - $65.00 - $75.00 in black with an additional $5.00 -$7.00 for color.

·      Bonded leather - $75.00 - $85.00 with no charge for a color

·      Genuine leather - $95.00 - &105.00 in black with a additional $5.00 - $7.00 for color

If the bible is in good condition, there should be little or no extra expense for the rebinding except for the shipping ($25.00 - $30.00) and sales tax.

Bibles that have torn, lose or detached pages will probably need to be re-sewn.  Some pages can be repaired and laminated if necessary.  Additional family information pages are also available.  Prices for these services can range from  $20.00 to $70.00. 

If the bible is to be rebound, it is important that no pages are missing .  Once the bible has been rebound, it is almost impossible to “tip in” the missing page or pages.  If pages are missing, it may be advisable to store the bible in an archival box.

The prices listed above are a general guideline.  To receive a more accurate estimate, the bible can be sent to the bindery for an examination. Once the estimate has been approved, the bindery will proceed with the order.