16/02/2009

Leather for libraries by Hulme et al (1905)


Hulme, E. W.; Parker, J.; Seymour-Jones, A.; Davenport, C.; Williamson, F.J.; Leather for libraries, Published for the Sound Leather Committee of Library Association by The Library Supply Co., London (1905)
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Table of contents:

Chapter I:
"History of Sumach Tanning in England, Degradation of the Manufacture of Leather, and History of the Reform Movement". By E. W. Hulme

Chapter II:

"The Causes of Decay in Bookbinding Leathers". By J. G. Parker


Chapter III:

"Provenance, Characteristics, and Values of Modern Bookbinding Leathers". By A. Seymour -Jones

Chapter IV:
"
The Repairing and Binding of Books for Public Libraries". By C. Davenport

Chapter V:

"Specification for the Fittings of a Small Bindery". By F. J. Williamson