Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books
A Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology

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art vellum

A relatively thin book cloth, which, although impregnated, has only moderately good wearing qualities. It is a smooth cloth with a textured pattern printed on a white base fabric. Art vellums were used extensively for the sides of half- and quarter-bindings. (105 , 205 )




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