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

In the original Everyman's edition these were entirely unsuited for library use, but in 1910 they were all put into a strong library binding.

From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low

In library binding it seldom happens that more than two volumes, the same in size and lettering, are bound at the same time.

From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low

Guarding of first and last signatures is another of the distinctive features of library binding.

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