Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books
A Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology

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pyroxylin-coated paper

A paper coated with pyroxylin lacquer, i.e., cellulose mono- or di-nitrate in a suitable solvent, and used for book covers, labels, imitation leather, etc. The lacquer may be clear or colored. (17 , 316 )




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