Elegant Antique Bookbinding Techniques Crossword Puzzle

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TOOLED Impressed decorative patterns on leather surfaces
DROITE French term for a right-hand or correct style binding
PRESSED Technique of stamping designs under pressure on covers
QUARTO Book size determined by folding sheets twice
VELLUM Fine parchment made from calfskin used for covers
FRENCH Stylistic origin of ornate bookbindings with gilt edges
GADROON Decorative carved or stamped border in bookbinding
GILT Gold leaf decoration often seen on antique bindings
HAVANA Rich brown leather popular in antique bindings
RISSET A type of reinforced binding with raised bands
MOROCCO Fine goatskin leather commonly used in luxury bindings
PRESSED Technique of stamping designs under pressure on covers
CANTERBURY Medieval English style featuring stamped leather covers
COTTON Material often used for the cloth spine in bindings
SEWING Method of joining pages together in bookbinding
ENDLEAF Sheet of paper at the beginning or end of a book
LIMP A flexible, soft cover binding without boards
TITLING Gold or blind decoration typically marking titles
SHEEPSKIN Common durable leather used in early bookbindings

Elegant Antique Bookbinding Techniques

Explore classic and ornate styles of antique bookbinding with this crossword featuring key terms and techniques from historical book craft traditions.

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