C C Strings or tapes on which the book is sewn.

D D End sheets of lithograph paper. The part at the left is pasted to the inside of the board and becomes the lining paper. B and C being pasted over on to D, when D is pasted to A they are carried with it and lie under the end sheet or lining paper.

E E Jaconet or thin muslin guard pasted on D before the book is sewn.

F F Waste papers of good book paper.

G G Jaconet guard of waste papers. Before the book is trimmed F and D are pasted together and become a doubled fly leaf.

H H The first signature of the book.

J J Jaconet guard of the first signature.

K K K Paths of threads.

L Leather back.

M Cloth or paper side.