handbound

[ hand-bound ]

adjective

1. (of books) bound bound by hand.

Word History and Origins

Origin of handbound¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; hand + bound ²

Example Sentences

The manuscript was typewritten, handbound, homespun.

From New York Times

Generous Mr. Ryan showers his friends with presents�diamond roosters, coral monkeys, oxblood coral Buddhas, zodiac charms, brooches, bracelets, a handbound copy of the encyclical on marriage to Pope Pius XI.

From Time Magazine Archive