ties
1. Tapes or ribbons, sometimes made of leather,
and usually in pairs, attached to the sides of a
book close to the fore edge, and occasionally at
head, tail, and fore edge, and designed to prevent
the covers from warping or gaping. They often
consisted of linen, about 3/4 inch wide, and were
generally of a drab green color, although brown
and blue were also used at times. Ties were
usually threaded through a hole (not a slot) in
the board and, on the inside of the cover, the end
was frayed out and attached to the leather
turn-in. They were frequently used on fine
bindings from about 1530 to 1640, and elaborate
silk ties were used on Bibles and devotional books
well into the 18th century. Their use today is
largely restricted to portfolios. See also: CLASPS . 2. See: TIED DOWN .
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