top of the hide
The finest grade of leather used for the covering
of a book. Literally, it means the area of the
skin on the top, i.e., the back of the animal.
This seldom used expression is somewhat inaccurate
in that, although the hest part of a hide or skin
is located on the back. the very best is found in
the butt area of the back. (164 )
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