• 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
• Forthcoming photos; a closer look into our Print Shop!
  

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modified January 2010