Thanks. I think, though, that I like its fragile condition as a well-worn Bible tells me someone has spent much time in it. I have had it since 1972 - nearly 40 years!
I think I understand your sentiment . . .
However, wouldn’t you put a knit coat on an old cat or dog with poor circulation who was chronically cold and shivering? LOL.
I’m a bibliophile from Jr High . . . old books need love too.
The worn fragile pages within would be the same. But the outer covering would be new and protective.
of course . . . imho and biases. LOL.
I wore out lots of Bibles. Would usually turn them in for missionary use or some such.