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Bookbinding, and the care of books; a handbook for amateurs, bookbinders & librarians (1901)

Cockerell, Douglas · New York, D. Appleton and company · leaf 266

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the methodof inserting itinto woodenboards are shownbelow. Theturned-down endshould go rightthrough theboard, and beriveted on the inside. When the three plaits are worked,a little band of silver may be riveted onjust below the ring. A very simple fastening that is some-times useful is shown at… … Clasps and board of the book, with the bead pro-Ties jecting over the edge, and a loop of gutis laced into the bottom board. If theloop can be made exactly the right length,this is a serviceable method. Silk or leather ties may be used to keepbooks shut, but they are apt to be inthe way when the…

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