Originally published in 1961 for training apprentices at the United States Government Printing Office, this detailed textbook of bookbinding contains everything one needed to know for this craft, and includes for each of the 40 chapters bibliographical (further reading) sections. Amongst the many topics covered are: history, famous early binders, styles, materials, paper, edition binding, operations, jogging, piling, counting, folding & machines, bundling, gathering, collating, endpapers & inserts, stitching & sewing, ...
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Originally published in 1961 for training apprentices at the United States Government Printing Office, this detailed textbook of bookbinding contains everything one needed to know for this craft, and includes for each of the 40 chapters bibliographical (further reading) sections. Amongst the many topics covered are: history, famous early binders, styles, materials, paper, edition binding, operations, jogging, piling, counting, folding & machines, bundling, gathering, collating, endpapers & inserts, stitching & sewing, smashing, trimming, covering, bluing, rounding, backing, lining, case-making, stamping, casing-in, hand binding, preparation for sewing, sewing, edge finishes, rounding, backing, boards, spine reinforcements, cover materials & their application, covering blank books, principles of finishing, technique of finishing, final processes, rebinding magazines, ruling and ruling machines, rounding corners, indexing, numbering, perforating, punching, drilling, mechanical and loose-leaf bindings, rebinding, glue, paste and resinous adhesives, the effects and control of humidity, and much more.
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Publisher:
United States Government Printing Office
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17762020662
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Used Good. Front and back covers have light wear to edges and corners. Spine intact, some wear. Binding is intact. Pages are generally clean with minor edge or corner wear. Clearly a pre-owned and used copy. Firefly Bookstore sells items online and in our store front. We try to add images and descriptions when we can, but if you need additional information or photos of the books we list, please contact us.
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Very Good. Bound in publisher's cloth. Hardcover. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Owner's name and stamp on end pages, else unmarked. x, 246 pages, 23 cm.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 256 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 256 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
