Davenport, Cyril, 1848-1941 · London : Constable · leaf 55
Fig. 40.—Book withback. flat 42 THE BOOK: ITS HlSTOEY AND DEVELOPMENT. … Fig. 41.—Book with flatback falling in. books may be found outline drawings of an heraldicnature. The first bound books were made with flat backs, and theboards fitted close upon the outer sheets of vellum, papyrus or paper. In this formation, how-ever, it was found that there wasa strong liability…
Books · Bookbinding · Printing
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