* * * * * As a new departure we are showing the use of specially designed cloths for sides and linings, in place of the German marbled papers and French "combs," the most of which as Miss Prideaux says "produce the effect of violent color thrown on wet blotting paper." Used as sides on half or three-quarter leather styles, the cloth gives greater durability, as the surface does not rub, nor will the edges wear off where turned over, as happens with the use of marbled papers. As linings they obviate the use of the extra cloth joint, which is unsightly, but necessary for strength with the use of marbled paper; with their use the folded edge is pasted in the joint, allowing the cover to be lifted without drawing the end papers away from the book. Good taste, and harmony of color are assured by their wide variety, and in addition some new and novel effects may sometimes be secured. [Illustration: The Historic Hudson--Double Green Levant. Pictorial inlay and decoration tooled in gold.] The Scope of our Work We solicit the binding of a single volume, in any manner, whether it be in half, three-quarter, or full leather, with simple or elaborate treatment. We will undertake the binding of a complete collection or library and will submit quotations where desired, or proceed under an appropriation by the customer. We will carefully attend to special instructions for the extending, interleaving or rebinding of extra illustrated work, presentation copies, memorial editions, etc. We also undertake the repairing of any bindings, carefully and skillfully mending any torn leaves, and properly guarding any loose sheets or inserts. [Illustration: Memorial Volume--Double Royal Purple Levant. Floral design inlaid and hand colored.] Glossary of Terms _Azured._ Ornamentation outlined in gold and crossed with horizontal lines. _Bands._ (1) The cord whereon the sheets of a volume are sewn. (2) The ridges on the back caused by the bands raising the leather. _Head Band._ A knitting of silk or thread worked in at the head and foot of the shelf back of the book. _Boards._ A temporary binding with a cover made of boards and paper. _Mill Boards._ The boards that are attached to the book, giving stiffening to the cover. _Bosses._ Brass or other metal pieces attached to the covers of a book, for ornamentation or protection. _Burnish._ The gloss produced by the application of the burnisher to the edges after coloring, marbling or gilding. _Collating._ Examining the signatures, after a volume has been folded and gathered, to ascertain if they be in correct sequence. _Dentelle._ A style resembling lace work, finished with very finely cut tools. _Double._ When the inside of the cover is lined with leather, it is termed a double. _End Papers or Lining Papers._ The papers, plain or fancy, placed at each end of the volume and pasted down upon the boards.