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

Example Sentences

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

It is used extensively for commercial work, but is absolutely valueless for library binding.

From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low

In library binding the term generally means that all edges have been trimmed even.

From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low

As one direct result of the agitation, the well-known Everyman's set can now be obtained in a library binding.

From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low

While they are not a part of library binding, it may not be amiss to include specifications for commercial binding of heavy reference books, such as dictionaries, cyclopedias, etc.

From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low