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We have restored many old and valuable bibles as the one described below:

One of the most interesting Bibles which has come into Norris Bookbinding in poor condition and went out again like new was the family Bible of Reverend James Dempster (1740-1804). Rev. Dempster, who was converted under the preaching of john Wesley, was sent by Wesley to America. In the spring of 1775 he was appointed pastor of the Methodist Chapel in new York City, which had been built in 1768, the first Methodist Church in America.

Mr. Dempster arrived in the Mohawk valley in the early winter 0f 1776 and preached and ministered to the needs of the pioneers in and around Amsterdam until his death in 1804. This famous old Bible was discovered in the home of one of his descendants in Amsterdam, New York in very poor condition. The Rev. Wm. H. Kroeger, Pastor of the first Methodist Church of Amsterdam “challenged” Norris Bookbinding to rebind this famous Bible. Other bookbinderies had said it was impossible.

Below is a reply from the Rev. Kroeger after receiving the repaired Bible.

Norris Bookbinding Co.
Greenwood, Mississippi

Dear Mr. Norris:
We received the bible which you reconstructed for us. Excuse the delay in acknowledging its receipt. I waned others to see it before I replied. I may now say that everyone who examine your work is enthusiastic over what you were able to do with a book which other bookbinders considered and founders and to respect their efforts in a day of small things.

Thanking you again, I remain, Yours truly,

Wm. H. KROEGER, Historian, Troy Conference
Amsterdam, new York

BIBLE REBINDING

LARGE FAMILY OR PULPIT BIBLE FAMILY BIBLE RESTORED USING OLD
AFTER REBINDING COVER WITH NEW LEATHER SPINE

Standard Size Bibles (9"x6")

Imitation Leather................................................................................$50.00
Bonded Leather..................................................................................$60.00
Finest Genuine Leather........................................................................$80.00
Colored Genuine Leather.....................................................................$85.00

Rebound in Heavy Weight Imitation Leather..................................$250.00
Rebound in bonded leather (Specify Color....................................$265.00
Rebound in best Grande genuine Leather......................................$320.00
Restore using old cover.............................................................275.00 to $375.00

(We can restore the old cover, clean, dye, varnish, make new leather spine, repair corners and edges and bible will look very much original.)

RESEWING: If a Bible needs resewing throughout, the charge will range from $16.00 - $20.00 extra depending on the size of the bible. Repair work using old cover the average price will be $40 - $50 for a standard bible up to 9”X6”

OLD COVER REPAIR WORK: The average price will be $45.00 to $55.00 for a Standard Bible up to 9" x 6"

MENDING: Above prices include some mending. Excessive mending will be charged on a time basis. Will send quotation request.

SEWING: Large Family Bible Price depends in thickness and condition. We will use nylon thread that will not break.

Average price...........................................................$42.00

FAMILY RECORD: New & page lithographed family record section............$6.00
New blank for pages extra records.......................................$3.00

LAMINATING FAMILY RECORDS: Pages can be sealed between two layers of Dupont Mylar for permanent protection from liquids, ageing, and alteration.

Price depends on size and condition...........................$2.00 to $6.00 per page

PRESENTATION PAGE: We can apply a new presentation page for most Bibles....$3.00

SHIPPING 6X9....7.00
Large=12.00

FREE ESTIMATING SERVICE: Without any obligation to you, we will estimate exact price in advance if you will send your Bible to us.

Norris Bookbinding Company
107 N. Stone Ave. – P.O Box 305
Greenwood, MS 38930

NORRIS BOOK BINDING

P. O. Box 305

107 N. Stone Avenue

Greenwood, MS 38930

TELEPHONE NUMBER

(662)453-7424

FAX NUMBER

(662) 455-6743

E-mail Address

norris@norrisbookbinding.com