VersLibris

Pennsylvania, United States

157
 Sales

5.0 (66)

13 years
on Etsy

5.0 (66)

157
 sales

13 years
on Etsy

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157
 Sales

5.0 (66)

13 years
on Etsy

5.0 (66)

157
 sales

13 years
on Etsy

VersLibris is taking a short break

Note from shop owner On vacation until July 2024!

Note from shop owner

Last updated on 24 May, 2024

On vacation until July 2024!

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Vince Curtis

Reviews

5.0 (66)

Average item review

We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience.

Chandler on 02 Mar, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

When I was a kid I read a book about a boy with a magical red and purple marbled notebook that transports him to Venice. Well, this notebook didn't transport me to Venice, but it did transport me back to my childhood (which is magic in itself). It is possibly the most beautiful notebook I have ever owned, almost too beautiful to write in! It was shipped fast, packaged super safely, and is way more gorgeous in person than in the pictures. My inner child and I thank you, Vince!

Lined Journal With Purple Marbled Print Cover.

Lined Journal With Purple Marbled Print Cover.
D. on 27 Jan, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

This is the second journal I have bought from this store. One in person at an art fair, and the second here on etsy. They are beautifully made and so unique. I will continue to buy from this store! I love it! Thank you!

Lined journal With Victorian Writing Instruments Cover.

Lined journal With Victorian Writing Instruments Cover.
MJ on 04 Feb, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Gorgeous! It’s so hard to find old fashioned well made marbled journals, but this one has a strong spine, absolutely beautiful. Would buy more like this.

Lined Journal With Cream and Red Marbled Cover.

Lined Journal With Cream and Red Marbled Cover.
Caleb on 25 Apr, 2019

5 out of 5 stars

Incredible quality of work, super quick ship time! Look forward to doing future business here!

19th Century Style Field Notebook w/pencil.

19th Century Style Field Notebook w/pencil.
Samantha on 06 Apr, 2019

5 out of 5 stars

My journal came in perfect condition and quickly! Thank you, I love it!

Lined journal With Black And Silver Nepali Paper Cover.

Lined journal With Black And Silver Nepali Paper Cover.
Craig on 08 Dec, 2018

5 out of 5 stars

Incredibly beautiful in every way - the attention to detail is exceptional. Thank you!!!

Lined journal With Coffee Theme Cover.

Lined journal With Coffee Theme Cover.
Craig on 08 Dec, 2018

5 out of 5 stars

Incredibly beautiful in every way - the attention to detail is exceptional. Thank you!!!

Lined journal With Victorian Instruments Cover.

Lined journal With Victorian Instruments Cover.
GAYLE on 27 Sept, 2018

5 out of 5 stars

this box was very well done and shipped fast thank you

Handmade Storage Box With Printed Marbled Paper.

Handmade Storage Box With Printed Marbled Paper.
Tamburn on 25 Jul, 2018

5 out of 5 stars

Got it in great time, in great condition. It's beautiful and simple, just the way I wanted it. Well made. And VersLibris noticed I paid a shipping overage, and refunded the overage promptly. I highly recommend!

Bookbinding Sewing Frame In Oak.

Bookbinding Sewing Frame In Oak.
Etsy buyer on 20 Jul, 2018

5 out of 5 stars

Item arrived quickly and is exactly as described. Well made and very excited to begin using it!

Bookbinding Sewing Frame In Oak.

Bookbinding Sewing Frame In Oak.

About VersLibris

Journals, notebooks and binding equipment.

Sales 157

On Etsy since 2012

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Journals, notebooks and binding equipment.

My worktable. I do nearly everything here except trim book edges, for which I go all the way to the basement.
A sewing frame, used in sewing groups of pages together. It's home-made, like nearly all of my equipment.
A book in a finishing press. This one has just been covered in leather and the "ears" are being formed.
The nipping press, also home-made, used among other things to keep books from warping after they've been covered.
Leather paring knives ready for finishing; these are used to thin pieces of leather in specific areas for binding.

I make things for people to wear and use.

My first experience with creating things people like was writing and playing songs. That experience moved to making jewelry in the late 1980s and 1990s. As I took a break for awhile as I focused on learning and teaching kungfu, I returned to writing songs in 2000 and recently began making books, seeing it as an extension of making things for a person to have and use. I'm sure at some point the two skills of metal smithing and book making will combine.

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Vince

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My discovery of binding and creating books was a rather twisted, non-linear journey involving music, jewelry, martial arts and keeping my mind open for the next thing.

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Last updated on 16 February, 2023

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Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits

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Cancellations: not accepted

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