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An iron press with two uprights will be found sufficient even for heavy use in most bookbinderies.

From Practical Bookbinding by Adam, Paul

Turpentine varnishes are no longer generally used in bookbinderies; in colour printing copal and amber varnishes are used.

From Practical Bookbinding by Adam, Paul

The majority of bookbinderies, large and small, use a strong linen hemp-spun thread for sewing, the strength of which depends upon the weight and size of the sheets to be sewn.

From Practical Bookbinding by Adam, Paul

They were experts, which is to say: lawyers, merchants, owners of printing-plants and bookbinderies.

From My Life and My Efforts by Olesch, Gunther