Tracing the history of bookbinding in Special Collections exhibit
A Fall '08 exhibit at Watzek Library examines 500 years of bookbinding history, from the era of vellum through contemporary handmade books, revealing some of the lesser-known items in the rare book holdings of Lewis & Clark College Special Collections

This illustration breaks down the typical construction of a book, covering some of the specific vocabulary related to bookbinding.







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