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

Those who are interested will find full information in the technical books on paper, in Mr. Dana's "Notes on book binding for libraries," and in Messrs. Coutts and Stephen's "Manual of library binding."

From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low

This is one part of library binding which differs radically from the custom in ordinary hand work.

From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low

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

From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low

The paper in this series is fine, and the books are admirably adapted for private library binding.

From Christopher Columbus and His Monument Columbia being a concordance of choice tributes to the great Genoese, his grand discovery, and his greatness of mind and purpose by Dickey, J. M. (John Marcus)