Drashkum, I almost included the thing about painting the binding with a little clear coat...I didn't because I have never done it. I have seen people talk about it and it seems like a good idea. The thing I would worry about, FWIW, is that any clear you get on the unstained wood may not take stain well. You could use fine line tape on the wood, which would probably take care of the problem, but would take time. You could also paint it with a very small artist's paint brush. I don't have the dexterity for that, but maybe you do with your surgical skills ;-) I was hoping someone who's actually done it would chime in with advice on this....
M0j0...Or maybe you need to build a wall? (my dilemma too ;-) )