RRB Select Choice Leather

Introducing RRB Select Choice Leather Pieces

Select choice are unique pieces of leather I’ve set aside for a special rebind. Often hides (especially bison) will have a unique section that doesn’t look like the rest of the hide. These are beautiful, unique pieces of leather. There is usually only one of each numbered piece.

Select choice basic rebind packages prices are listed with each piece.   The basic rebind package includes leather cover and liner, basic imprinting on the spine (“Holy Bible”, version name and publisher), raised ribs on the spine, any size yapp, new fly leaves and end pages (if needed), “Holy Bible” on the front cover, up to 5 Berisfords ribbons, head & tail bands, and shipping back to you (in the U.S.).  Extras like perimeter stitching, page edge coloring and others are available at an additional cost.

Once you’ve made a deposit on a select piece it is yours. I will put your name on it and hold it until it is time to rebind your Bible.

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Select Choice #005

Select Choice #005

  • Leather: Tan Kangaroo
  • Grain: Very smooth surface
  • Thickness: 1mm
  • Color: Tan, looks orange in some light
  • Flexibility: Mildly stiff but should soften with usage
  • Liner: Best paired with thin cowhide or calfskin
  • Bible Size: Smaller Bibles
  • Yapp Size: 3/8″ or more
  • Finish: Semi-gloss
  • Size: Small
  • Rebind Package Cost: $249 for any size Bible

This piece has some scars and uneven coloring. Rugged, hard wearing leather. This is also a very thin leather.

Select Choice #006

Select Choice #006

  • Leather: Dark Brown Kangaroo
  • Grain: Smooth surface
  • Thickness: 1mm
  • Color: Dark brown with marbling
  • Flexibility: Mildly stiff but should soften with usage
  • Liner: Best paired with thin cowhide or calfskin
  • Bible Size: Any size Bible depending on yapp
  • Yapp Size: 3/8″ or more
  • Finish: Semi gloss
  • Size: Large
  • Rebind Package Cost: $249 – $279 depending on Bible size

This is a thin, fairly stiff leather. It is a hard wearing leather known for durability. This has some scars and blemishes.

Select Choice #007

Select Choice #007

  • Leather: Dark Red Kangaroo
  • Grain: Shallow, varied grain
  • Thickness: 0.9mm
  • Color: Dark Red
  • Flexibility: Flexible
  • Liner: Best paired with thin cowhide or calfskin
  • Bible Size: Most sizes but may be too floppy for large Bibles
  • Yapp Size: 1/4″ or more
  • Finish: Semi Gloss
  • Size: Very large
  • Rebind Package Cost: $249 – $279 depending on Bible size

This is a very flexible leather. While it is large enough for any size Bible it may be too floppy for large Bibles. The first picture is the closest color match. At least two pieces available.

Select Choice #008

Select Choice #008

  • Leather: Dark Green Kangaroo
  • Grain: Smooth surface, very fine grain
  • Thickness: 1.1mm
  • Color: Dark Green
  • Flexibility: Fairly stiff but should soften with usage
  • Liner: Best paired with thin cowhide or calfskin
  • Bible Size: Most sizes of Bibles
  • Yapp Size: 3/8″ or more
  • Finish: Semi Gloss
  • Size: Very large
  • Rebind Package Cost: $249 – $279 depending on Bible size

This is a thin, fairly stiff leather. It is a hard wearing leather known for durability. It has some scars and blemishes. Two pieces available.

Select Choice #009

Select Choice #009

  • Leather: Brown Kangaroo
  • Grain: Deep, widely spaced grain
  • Thickness: 1.1mm
  • Color: Brown & Dark Brown, marbled
  • Flexibility: Stiff
  • Liner: Best paired with thin cowhide or calfskin
  • Bible Size: Most sizes of Bibles
  • Yapp Size: 3/8″ or more
  • Finish: Semi Gloss
  • Size: Large
  • Rebind Package Cost: $249 for any size Bible

This is a stiff, tough, hard wearing leather. It has some scars and interesting grain patterns. This will need to be a cut-edge (or live edge) style binding. Would look great with a strap & flap style cover.

Select Choice #010

Select Choice #010

  • Leather: Tan Ostrich
  • Grain: Shallow grain but has prominent quills
  • Thickness: 0.9mm
  • Color: Tan
  • Flexibility: Very flexible
  • Liner: Best paired with thin cowhide or calfskin
  • Bible Size: Smaller, possibly hand sized depending on yapp
  • Yapp Size: 1/4″ or more
  • Finish: Matte
  • Size: Small
  • Rebind Package Cost: $249 for any size Bible

Prominent quill spots prevent imprinting. The quills stick out making for a unique texture. This is a very flexible leather.

Select Choice #011

Select Choice #011

  • Leather: Black Ostrich
  • Grain: Smooth grain with large quill spots
  • Thickness: 0.9mm
  • Color: Black
  • Flexibility: Flexible
  • Liner: Best paired with thin cowhide or calfskin
  • Bible Size: Smaller Bibles
  • Yapp Size: 1/4″ or more
  • Finish: Matte
  • Size: Small
  • Rebind Package Cost: $249 for any size Bible.

Prominent quill spots prevent imprinting. The quills stick out making for a unique texture. This is a very flexible leather.

Select Choice #012

Select Choice #012

  • Leather: Black Shark
  • Grain: Deep, rough grain
  • Thickness: 2mm
  • Color: Black
  • Flexibility: Fairly flexible
  • Liner: Best paired with cowhide or thicker calfskin
  • Bible Size: Small to medium Bibles
  • Yapp Size: 1/2″ or more
  • Finish: Semi-gloss
  • Size: Small
  • Rebind Package Cost: $249 for any size Bible.

The rough grain prevents imprinting but gives this leather a very unique and interesting feel. This leather can also be used as the spine in a three part cover for an additional cost. The three part cover can accommodate a much larger Bible.

Select Choice #013

Select Choice #013

  • Leather: Gray Shark
  • Grain: Deep, rough grain
  • Thickness: 2mm
  • Color: Gray
  • Flexibility: Fairly flexible
  • Liner: Best paired with cowhide or thicker calfskin
  • Bible Size: Small Bibles
  • Yapp Size: 1/2″ or more
  • Finish: Semi-gloss
  • Size: Small
  • Rebind Package Cost: $249 for any size Bible

The rough grain prevents imprinting but gives this leather a very unique and interesting feel. This leather can also be used as the spine in a three part cover for an additional cost. The three part cover can accommodate a much larger Bible.

Select Choice #014

Select Choice #014

  • Leather: Tan Shark
  • Grain: Deep, rough grain
  • Thickness: 1.8mm
  • Color: Tan
  • Flexibility: Fairly flexible
  • Liner: Best paired with cowhide or thicker calfskin
  • Bible Size: Small to medium Bibles
  • Yapp Size: 1/2″ or more
  • Finish: Semi-gloss
  • Size: Small
  • Rebind Package Cost: $249 for any size Bible.

The rough grain prevents imprinting but gives this leather a very unique and interesting feel. This leather can also be used as the spine in a three part cover for an additional cost. The three part cover can accommodate a much larger Bible.

Select Choice #015

Select Choice #015

  • Leather: Jade Green Horween (Horse)
  • Grain: Smooth Surface
  • Thickness: 1.5mm
  • Color: Dark Green Marbled with pull up effect
  • Flexibility: Medium flexibility
  • Liner: Best paired with calfskin
  • Bible Size: Medium (possibly larger depending on yapp)
  • Yapp Size: 3/8″ or more
  • Finish: Glossy
  • Size: Medium
  • Rebind Package Cost: $249 for any size Bible

This is a smooth leather with a great feel in the hand. It does have some scars and blemishes. Beautiful color with pull up effect meaning it will show patina with use.

Select Choice #016

Select Choice #016

  • Leather: Dark Green Lizard
  • Grain: Unique, scaly type grain
  • Thickness: 0.5mm
  • Color: Dark Green
  • Flexibility: Very flexible
  • Liner: Depends on cover style
  • Bible Size: Small Bibles
  • Yapp Size: Depends on cover style
  • Finish: Glossy
  • Size: Very small
  • Rebind Package Cost: $249 for any size Bible

This piece is very small and quite thin. It may need to be laminated to a backing leather. This is a beautiful leather grain almost like scales. Might work as a spine for a hand sized Bible with three part cover (at an additional cost). Not suitable for imprinting.