My dad was given one of these in 1971 as a gift but it was done by Zondervan, in Morocco goatskin. The pages are exactly the same in it. I love that Bible, by far it is one of my favorites, but the paper is really starting to just full on deteriorate. The texture of it reminds me of a moth's wings -- that's how fragile it is
I know that feeling! It' like they get thin and fuzzy. It makes for a tough call... do you keep reading from it until it falls apart, or just break it out for special occasions...
I just bought one of these on ebay for a possible rebind, thanks for the great review. Looking at the first commenter above, I thought India paper normally lasts forever because it's made of rag fibers, and is superior to the paper made today?
I would have to say so. I prefer the thicker paper, so a nice 36gsm is good enough more me now-a-days, but there is no comparison when it comes to the whiteness, thinness and opacity of India paper. It was really tops.
Yes, the only premium bible I own is a Schuyler with 36gsm paper and it's wonderful. I tried to do some research on why 'India' papers aren't made anymore, but the only thing I could find was something about the toxicity of the process in making it. Anyway, God bless, keep up the great work.
@@bradt1081 yes, I've heard the chemical process caused cancer. It's a shame, but paper quality is coming back around slowly, albeit in a thicker form.
@@RustyBibles Really nice video! QQ: Do you know where I could find more information about India paper? If it isn't being produced anymore, could you point me towards those high quality papers you mention that come in a thicker form? I'm super interested on the subject, but all I can find online are really short and incomplete pieces of information. Thanks!
