library binding
Americannoun
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a tough, durable cloth binding for books.
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the production of books that are bound with library binding.
Etymology
Origin of library binding
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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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 library binding the main consideration is strength.
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
A periodical published by W. E. Reavis, Los Angeles, California, covering various phases of library binding.
From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low
They add nothing to strength and have no place in library binding.
From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low
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