Practical Bookbinding

by Paul Adam

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Contents

1. Table of Comparison
2. Comparison Between Fahrenheit and Centigrade Thermometers
3. Preface
4. Introductory Remarks on Working Methods and Materials
5. Chapter I. General Preparatory Work
6. Chapter II. Sewing
7. Chapter III. Cutting, Rounding, Backing
8. Chapter IV. Marbling, Gilding, &c., the Edges and Headbanding
9. Chapter V. Boarding
10. Part II. The Cover
11. Chapter VI. Making the Cover
12. Chapter VII. Work with the Blocking Press
13. Chapter VIII. Treatment of Sewn Books: Fastening in Covers and Finishing Off
14. Chapter IX. Hand Finishing
15. Chapter X. Account Books
16. Chapter XI. School Books and Mounting
17. Conclusion

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