half-leather

British  

noun

1. a type of half-binding in which the backs and corners of a book are bound in leather

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Example Sentences

Frequently, in the smaller towns, there are still produced Bible histories, catechisms, and the like in half-leather bindings, tanned sheep-skin, the sale of which is likely to be large and assured for many years.

From Practical Bookbinding by Adam, Paul

Illustrated by S. L. Fildes, R.A.—Also a Pocket Edition, set in New Type, in Elzevir style, fcap. 8vo, half-leather, 2s. 6d.

From The Ivory Gate, a new edition by Besant, Walter, Sir

Illustrated by William Small.—Also a Pocket Edition, set in New Type, in Elzevir style, fcap. 8vo, half-leather, 2s. 6d.

From The Ivory Gate, a new edition by Besant, Walter, Sir

There was an old harness upon him, half-leather, half-rope, with a few wisps of corn-husk, and without delay Jim laid his hand on the bit-ring and started away.

From Dorothy on a House Boat by Raymond, Evelyn

For the stronger end papers and in half-leather bindings a cloth joint is used.

From Practical Bookbinding by Adam, Paul