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handbound

American  
[hand-bound] / ˈhændˈbaʊnd /

adjective

  1. (of books) bound bound by hand.

Etymology

Origin of handbound

First recorded in 1590–1600; hand + bound 2

Example Sentences

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The manuscript was typewritten, handbound, homespun.

From New York Times

Generous Mr. Ryan showers his friends with presents�diamond roosters, coral monkeys, oxblood coral Buddhas, zodiac charms, brooches, bracelets, a handbound copy of the encyclical on marriage to Pope Pius XI.

From Time Magazine Archive

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