Preserving Stories, One Binding at a Time.

Alder & Vale is a Bath-based studio dedicated to the craft of traditional bookbinding and the careful restoration of cherished volumes.

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Handcrafted Journals

Explore our collection of ready-made journals, bound by hand in our Bath studio.

Fieldnote Journal

Perfect for daily thoughts and sketches.

14.00 GBP

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Heritage Journal

A robust, archival-quality journal for long-term keepsakes.

32.00 GBP

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Bespoke Services

From repairing family bibles to custom binding your own manuscripts, we offer a transparent, professional service for your most important books.

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