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A History of English Craft Bookbinding Technique
A History of English Craft Bookbinding Technique Author:Bernard C. Middleton this comprehensive guide by a recognized authority charts the course of Engli9sh bookbinding from its beginning to the present day. — Covering both the decorative and commercial aspects of the craft, it presents a wealth of historical and technical data in an admirably organized and digestible form. — Photographs of important and interesting bindi... more »ngs augment the text, together with technical line drawings and historical engravings.
CONTENTS: Material of Leaves & Folding * Beating & Pressing * Sewing * Endpapers* Gluing the Spine * Rounding and Backing * Boards and their Attachment * Edge-Trimming and Decoration * Headbands * Back Linings * Covering * Finishing * Siding and Pasting Down * Book Repairs and Restoration * Equipment« less