library binding

American  

noun

1. a tough, durable cloth binding for books.

2. the production of books that are bound with library binding.

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Etymology

Origin of library binding

First recorded in 1900–05

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library binding

A brilliant young librarian recognised the Bodleian library binding and the scars of the chains: it cost them £3,000, also raised by a public appeal, to get the book back.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 1, 2012

In four styles of binding: cloth, flat back, coloured top; leather, round corners, gilt top; library binding in cloth, & quarter pigskin.

From A Century of English Essays An Anthology Ranging from Caxton to R. L. Stevenson & the Writers of Our Own Time by Rhys, Ernest

In other words the works of Cockerell, Zaehnsdorf, Crane and others are too full, while descriptions in books devoted to library binding are not full enough.

From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low

Although machine binding can be made exceedingly strong, machines cannot be used on library binding, because the books vary so much in size and lettering.

From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low

While the old method of lacing-in is not desirable in library binding, the method of using split boards makes a very strong book.

From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low