supported sewing

ABT Definition

Bindings in which the sewing is supported by cords or tapes wrapped around the spine of the text block. The ends of the cords or tapes extending beyond the text block’s shoulders are attached to the book’s boards.     

Linked Terms

BT along the spine sewing
BT codex
BT hand sewing
RT unsupported sewing
RT cords
RT tapes
RT thongs
rbbin Cloth tapes
rbbin Cords
rbbin Tapes
rbbin Vellum tapes
AC flexible sewing

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