The Leathers
We offer a wide selection of vegetable-tanned leathers in a variety of colours and finishes, all manufactured to the high standards demanded both by ourselves and by bookbinders the world over. Our bookbinding leather is trusted by binders, book conservators and restorers for repair work, and Gambetta is also supplied as an upholstery leather. Select a range below to find out more.
Fine Leather
Sumac-tanned, hand-polished goatskin. No pigment finishes, no grain correction — three grades available. Skin size 4–7 sq ft.
View range →Katsina Goatskin
Natural grained, vegetable-tanned goatskin with a semi-aniline finish. Skin size 4–7 sq ft.
View range →Gambetta
Printed-grain, vegetable-tanned goat and calf with a semi-aniline two-tone finish. Available in ‘Heavy’ and ‘Fine’ grain.
View range →Bookcalf
Traditionally tanned calfskin, smooth grain finish, one top grade in a variety of thicknesses. Skin size 12–20 sq ft.
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