yzantium Studios, Ltd., is a
traditional hand bindery offering one of the finest resources
for rare book collections and antiquarian book dealers. Byzantium
Studios, under the direction of binder and finisher, Sean E.
Richards, has continued to provide its international clientele, with
the very best in rare book restoration and replica bindings, since
1999. Although, specializing in the conservation and restoration of
early printed works, the bindery is skillfully capable of a wide
range of bookbinding services including, period bindings, design
bindings, archival enclosures, letterpress replicas, and hand-made
brass and silver hardware. The Bindery's range of expertise in the
History of the Book is wide and varied, spanning some 800 years in
scope. The bindery maintains a fine collection of vintage tools,
equipment, and materials. In addition to the rare collection of
tools, and equipment, Byzantium Studios boast an impressive private
library pertaining to the history of the book as well as a
comprehensive collection of historic English, American and
Continental bindings dating back to the mid 15th century.