Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books
A Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology

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grade

Materials listed in an order (or distinguished from other, comparable materials) on the basis of use, appearance, quality, manufacturing, raw materials, performance, or a combination of these factors. Some "grades," such as of cloth, leather, and paper (or board), have been officially identified and described, while others are commonly recognized but are not officially defined. (17 )




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