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 this way the library gets a book in a good, strong library binding for less than the cost of the original edition in publisher's cover.
From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low
Perhaps more money can be wasted through ignorance of the comparative values of different kinds of leather which it is permissible to use in library binding, than in mismanagement of any other part of binding.
From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low
Most books on binding and all books on library binding have devoted some space to paper, its composition, manufacture, finish and use.
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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