Explore the arcane vocabulary of traditional bookbinding with this challenging crossword featuring rare and obscure terms used by master binders.
Hidden Craft: Antique Bookbinding Lexicon
A crossword exploring rare and specialized terminology from the traditional art of bookbinding.
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- 1. Decoration made by impressing designs into leather
- 2. Process of flattening pages or covers under heavy weight
- 4. The edge of a book opposite the spine
- 5. Endpaper glued directly to the inside cover
- 6. Decorative band at the top or bottom of a book spine
- 8. Type of paper often used in fine bookbinding, smooth texture
- 9. Reinforced or decorative band attached to spine ends
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- 3. Fine parchment made from calfskin often used in bindings
- 7. Device used to hold signatures tight while sewing
- 10. Rigid covers forming the book’s exterior
- 11. Application of gold leaf to edges or decorative elements
- 12. Flexible joints allowing the cover to open and close
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