Custom Italian Leather Book

These customizable books are handmade with genuine top grain Italian leather. These books are made with only the highest quality materials with the intention of having each book last a lifetime. Each piece of leather is professionally tanned and worked to give the books a rustic look and feel and to give each book its own character.

These books are refillable, however, they are made to hold the number and type of pages you order - a book with 75 album pages will be much larger/thicker than a book with 30 cardstock pages.

The external dimensions of these books are roughly 6" X 9" X 1" - 5.5" thick, and 9" X 12" X 1"-5.5" thick, depending on the number of pages chosen. The pages are 5.5" X 8.5" for the smaller book and 7.5" X 11.5" for the larger one.

All leather books can be made a custom size and can be filled with different types of paper, although there are standard/recommended sizes and pages types depending on what the book is being used for.

1. RULED PAGES - Standard ruled/lined white paper
To select this option, choose “Ruled/Lined Paper” in the page options drop-down menu. **ONLY AVAILABLE FOR SMALL BOOK

2. CARDSTOCK
Premium heavyweight cardstock that will not degrade your photos, writing, or artwork over time. This is a good option for a guest book, journal, or sketchbook. Also available in black by request.
To select this option, choose “Cardstock” in the page options drop-down menu.

3. RECYCLED CARDSTOCK
100% Recycled environmentally friendly cardstock. This premium off-white cardstock is made using no new trees and is 100% post consumer fiber. This stock has a neutral pH, it is chlorine free, archival quality, acid free and FSC certified. This is a good option for an environmentally friendly guest book or journal.
To select this option, choose “Recycled Cardstock” in the page options drop-down menu.

4. TORN EDGE PAGES
High quality heavyweight pages with hand torn edges that give an ultra rustic and vintage look. Also available in black by request. Specialty papers may be available for this option – inquire for availability.
To select this option, choose “Torn Edge Pages” in the page options drop-down menu.

5. ALTERNATING CARDSTOCK AND CLEAR PAGES
Alternating pages of premium cardstock (described above) and clear/transparent archival plastic sheets (every second page is clear plastic). This option makes it easy to access the cardstock to write on or adjust photos, but still adds a layer of protection for the contents of the book. The plastic is NOT STICKY. This is a great option when both sides of the pages will be used and easy access to them is ideal. This option helps protect your contents from smudges and transferring when the book is closed. This is a popular option for guest books and journals.
To select this option, choose “Cardstock + Clear” in the page options drop-down menu. Also available in black by request.

6. SCRAPBOOK ALBUM PAGES
Clear plastic scrapbook style pockets (one large pocket encasing premium heavyweight cardstock). Cardstock can be slid out and photos can be adhered, or you can add your own pages. This option is ideal for use in projects where additional protection is needed and where multiple sized photos/media are being added.
To select this option, choose “Scrapbook Album” in the page options drop-down menu. **ONLY AVAILABLE FOR SMALL BOOK

7. PROFESSIONAL SLOTTED ALBUM PAGES
The highest quality available, these are thick and durable clear archival album pages with slots to fit two 5x7” photos per side of each page. These are ideal for businesses, professionals, or any projects that require a higher level of protection for archival. This is a popular choice for family chronicles and albums, wedding albums for 5x7” photos, and memorial photo albums.
To select this option, choose “Pro Slotted Album” in the page options drop-down menu. **ONLY AVAILABLE FOR LARGE BOOK

These leather books are made high quality with full grain Kodiak leather. They come in a brown color, however, black leather books can be custom ordered. The freehand cut gives this book character, but you may request to have your book made with a straight cut edge if you prefer the clean cut look. If you request a straight cut edge, the leather flap will fold over the cover about half way.

Each book comes with a customizable text engraving. You can add a custom graphic or logo engraving, or add a second text engraving to the cover of your book for an additional cost. If you would like to add an engraving to your book, please purchase an engraving add-on.

Standard processing is roughly 3 weeks (this does not include shipping time).

A rush order with express shipping, to get you your piece as soon as possible, can be created upon request (additional fees apply). Send a message to info@rusticengravings.com to request a rush order (include the date you need your order by and any relevant order details).

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Express shipping available

To keep your leather in the best condition, you can rub leather conditioner into the exterior when your leather begins to appear dry and weather. This will replenish the oils and keep your leather from degrading. Just be careful not to get any conditioner on your pages.