stapled
Describes a thin book, pamphlet, periodical issue,
or similar thin publication, secured with wire
staples. Wire stitching (stapling) in lieu of
thread sewing was introduced by publishers in
about 1880. Unless bronzed, or otherwise treated,
the staples tend to rust. While inadequate for
securing the leaves or sections of larger books
and/ or books of quality, they are probably
adequate for many pamphlets (if rust resistant),
and are in fact used extensively for securing the
leaves of many periodical issues. (69 )
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