Harcourt Bindery

TRADITIONAL BOOKBINDING SINCE 1900

Located in Boston, Massachusetts, the Harcourt Bindery is also the oldest traditional hand bookbinder in the United States. In 2022, Raptis Rare Books acquired the bindery as a part of their ongoing commitment to keep the tradition of book preservation a part of our history and culture.

Harcourt Bindery Boston

"We have preserved the book, and the book has preserved us"

- David Ben-Gurion

Our Services

The Harcourt Bindery is also the largest bindery in the United States exclusively devoted to fine bookbinding by hand. Its clients include libraries and book dealers, collectors, and individuals who desire special bindings for themselves or for gifts and presentations. Harcourt uses only the highest quality leather and threads, and non-acidic adhesives and papers. Orders for single book and edition binding in leather, cloth, paper, slipcases and other portfolio boxes are welcome.

Restoration

Our experts can assist with many types of book restoration projects.

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Custom Clamshell Boxes

Custom clamshell boxes and slipcases can be made to protect your first edition and valuable books.

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Rebinding

If you need your book rebound or rebacked, our staff can assist you.

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Our Process

50 Terminal Street, Suite 612

Charlestown, Massachusetts 02129

617-242-5959

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