A History of English Craft Bookbinding Technique Third Supplemented Edition.

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 bindings 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