Bib-li-op-e-gis-tic (Pertaining to the art of binding books.—Dibdin) / to which is appended a glossary of some terms used in the craft

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JANSEN

Without line or ornament either in blank or gold. It permits decoration on the inside of the cover, but demands absolute plainness on the outside, with the exception of lettering. It is only appropriate for crushed levant, being dependent for its beauty on the polished surface of the leather. It takes its name from the followers of Jansenius, Bishop of Ypres, who were advocates of plainness in worship.

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