A press used for bookbinding.

Arming Press

A press used for bookbinding.

A book after it has been bound.

Binding

A book after it has been bound.

When binding books they are "sewed on a frame, each sheet being attached by a thread to cords across the back. The sewing, though sometimes done by a machine, is cheifly executed by girls."-Lupton

Book Binding

When binding books they are "sewed on a frame, each sheet being attached by a thread to cords across…

A book-sewing machine

Book-sewing

A book-sewing machine

A case-making machine

Case-making

A case-making machine

A casing-in machine. <em>a</em>, cases; <em>b</em>, side of case-hopper; <em>c</em>, paste box; <em>d</em>, head clamp rod; <em>e</em>, head clamp.

Casing

A casing-in machine. a, cases; b, side of case-hopper; c, paste box; d,…

This album cover was designed in London, England. It is a small quarto (bookbinding technique), richly designed in gold and other colors on brown leather. The interior is made out of white vellum (mammal skin).

Album Cover

This album cover was designed in London, England. It is a small quarto (bookbinding technique), richly…

This album cover is a royal quarto (bookbinding technique). It is colored in brown and inlaid in black. It is designed in an Etruscan style.

Album Cover

This album cover is a royal quarto (bookbinding technique). It is colored in brown and inlaid in black.…

Used in bookbinding. "Sewing-press. a, table with slot b, through which the cords c pass; d, staples by which the lower ends of the cords are held from passing through the slot when stretched; e, adjustable bar around which the upper ends of the cords are looped; f, screw-threaded rods upon which the nuts g are turned, to adjust the bar e; h, h', book-sections to be stitched to the cords; i, grooves cut in the backs of the sections for reception of the cords; j, needle and thread, illustrating method of stitching." -Whitney, 1911

Sewing Press

Used in bookbinding. "Sewing-press. a, table with slot b, through which the cords c pass; d, staples…

The center-piece of bookbinding strap-work tablet was used as a book mount.

Center-Piece of Bookbinding Strap-Work Tablet

The center-piece of bookbinding strap-work tablet was used as a book mount.