Case Binding; Library Binding; Extra Binding.
Based upon their methods of sewing, backing, covering, finishing, etc., there may be said to be three general classes of bindings:—Case Binding, Library Binding, and Extra Binding. These are arbitrary terms applied to methods of binding which have been fully established and recognized.
In the modern commercial binderies, all kinds of modifications, combinations and imitations are made, so that it is often difficult to tell by external appearances of bindings to what types they belong.
It is a common thing to see a case binding in full leather.
The proper way to have a book bound or rebound is to have written specifications which indicate details of methods, materials, etc.
The following are typical specifications for Case Binding:—
1. Plates guarded.
2. Sewed all along with five punctures and kettlestitches.
3. Full or half buckram.
4. Glued and backed.