without drawing the end papers away from the book.

Good taste, and harmony of color are assured by their wide variety, and in addition some new and novel effects may sometimes be secured.

The Historic Hudson—Doublé
Green Levant. Pictorial inlay and decoration tooled in gold.

The Scope of our Work

We solicit the binding of a single volume, in any manner, whether it be in half, three-quarter, or full leather, with simple or elaborate treatment.

We will undertake the binding of a complete collection or library and will submit quotations where desired, or proceed under an appropriation by the customer.

We will carefully attend to special instructions for the extending, interleaving or rebinding of extra illustrated work, presentation copies, memorial editions, etc.

We also undertake the repairing of any bindings, carefully and skillfully mending any torn leaves, and properly guarding any loose sheets or inserts.

Memorial Volume—Doublé
Royal Purple Levant. Floral design inlaid and hand colored.

Glossary of Terms

Azured. Ornamentation outlined in gold and crossed with horizontal lines.

Bands. (1) The cord whereon the sheets of a volume are sewn. (2) The ridges on the back caused by the bands raising the leather. Head Band. A knitting of silk or thread worked in at the head and foot of the shelf back of the book.

Boards. A temporary binding with a cover made of boards and paper. Mill Boards. The boards that are attached to the book, giving stiffening to the cover.

Bosses. Brass or other metal pieces attached to the covers of a book, for ornamentation or protection.

Burnish. The gloss produced by the application of the burnisher to the edges after coloring, marbling or gilding.

Collating. Examining the signatures, after a volume has been folded and gathered, to ascertain if they be in correct sequence.

Dentelle. A style resembling lace work, finished with very finely cut tools.

Doublé. When the inside of the cover is lined with leather, it is termed a doublé.

End Papers or Lining Papers. The papers, plain or fancy, placed at each end of the volume and pasted down upon the boards.

Fillet. A cylindrical tool used in finishing, upon which a line or lines are engraved.

Finishing. Comprises tooling, lettering, polishing, etc.

Flexible. A book sewn on raised bands, with the thread passed entirely around each band, allowing the book to open freely.

A Century of French Romance
Edition work. French Levant with colored inlays. Decoration “stamped” in gold.