7. Holding the book firmly in the hand, glue the back.
8. Place the back on the muslin lining previously glued to the back of the cover, care being taken to see that the book is not put in upside down.
9. Fold over the cover and, taking the entire book firmly in the left hand, with the right hand push the book firmly back into the cover. This will prevent it from becoming concave.
10. Crease the joints with a bone folder and rub down the back.
11. When the book is dry, open it and, if necessary, paste new papers over the inside covers. This is necessary, because it is frequently impossible to turn back the lining and remove the old super without making an unsightly piece of work.
RECOVERING
Rules for recovering can be used only when books do not need to be resewed.
1. Remove cover from the main part of the book.
2. Remove with a dull knife the cloth from the outside and inside of the cover until the two boards are clean, being careful not to cut into the board itself. It is not worth while to remove old paper sides or end papers.
3. Remove superfluous glue, super, etc., from the back. If the book has been overcast, and small strips of leather have been placed over the back, paste the ends of these strips of leather to the end papers. Such a book will also have end papers guarded which will remain as an integral part of the book.