Many different types of leather can be used in bookbinding although most of our work is carried out using goatskin/morocco or calf. Here is a selection of colours. Please be aware that this is intended to be only a rough quide as colour and texture cannot be exactly represented here. Goatskin This is often described as morocco and is imported mainly from Africa. It is an excellent leather, strong and hard wearing. A wide range of attractive colours are available and it gives a pleasing tactile finish with an interesting grain. Sample A Sample B Sample C Sample D Sample E Sample F Calfskin Another popular traditional leather extensively used on antiquarian books. Although a good range of colours are available, it is mainly the different shades of brown which are utilised. Where an old binding needs restoring or repairing the leather can be dyed to provide a good match. Sample G Sample H Sample I Sample J These samples represent only a small selection of the leathers available. Other available skins : Vellum Skins of sheep which receive special treatment to produce a durable surface. Sheep Often found on old bindings. Poorer quality and not much in demand today.