ABSTRACT
The branch of the art of Bookbinding, in large towns, is a distinct business, and presents some difference in the mode of proceeding in several of the manipulations required. The sewing of stationery differs much from that of printed books. To allow of the greatest possible strength, elasticity, and freedom, they are sewn on slips of vellum, without being marked with the saw, and the whole length of each sheet, with waxed thread. The materials generally used for stationery binding are russia, rough calf, green and white vellum, and forrel, according to the value of the work. Stationery binding includes every description of paper book, from the Memorandum, which is simply covered with marble paper, to the most firm and elaborate bound book used in the counting-house of the merchant and banker. Clasps are generally affixed to the better kind of stationery books, as keeping them closed when not in use, tends much towards their preservation.
