A closer look into our book quality.

• Hubs-A sign of substantial sewing.
• Well 'Rounded' for minimal arching of spine.
• Especially durable gold foil.
• Pyroxylin coated cotton cloth (water proof). Same coating as used in 19th century bookmaking.
• Crown size paper for easy handling.
• Acid-free, recycled paper for 100+ years of usability.
• All cotton thread, Smyth sewn, octavo (8 leaf) signatures for lay flat opening & strong binding.
• Textbook hinge cloth (super) for many bends.
• Spine is 'glued-off' with PVA glue for unsurpassed flexibility & adhesion.
• Printed with soya-based ink.
• Hard-bound covers.
• Hand-bound with care

e-mail: books@johannesen.com

modified 25 NOVEMBER 2002