library binding

American  

noun

1. a tough, durable cloth binding for books.

2. the production of books that are bound with library binding.

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Etymology

Origin of library binding

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

A brilliant young librarian recognised the Bodleian library binding and the scars of the chains: it cost them £3,000, also raised by a public appeal, to get the book back.

From The Guardian • Aug. 1, 2012

Most books on binding and all books on library binding have devoted some space to paper, its composition, manufacture, finish and use.

From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low

In library binding it seldom happens that more than two volumes, the same in size and lettering, are bound at the same time.

From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low

For this reason, therefore, the librarian should learn in just what ways good library binding differs from other binding.

From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low

In four styles of binding: cloth, flat back, coloured top; leather, round corners, gilt top; library binding in cloth, & quarter pigskin.

From A Century of English Essays An Anthology Ranging from Caxton to R. L. Stevenson & the Writers of Our Own Time by Rhys, Ernest