Don't Judge a Book by its Cover?

Well, here at the Lutheran Archives invite you to! Book covers come in many types and designs, like these examples from our collection, but they all serve the same purpose: to preserve their contents. While you'd think beautiful covers are only for looks or displays of wealth, they also contribute to the likelihood of a book being preserved because, in the rare book world, books with finer covers are often more collectible. So, while of course the content also matters, having a pretty cover doesn't hurt, and may in fact help with a book's long-term preservation! Learn more about covers and bookbinding terminology on our new blog!