connective paper strips
Egypt
19th Century
Recipe Details
Ingredients
paper
Preparation Steps
Unsewn textblocks utilized connective paper strips adhered to the spine of gatherings to keep them together in wrapper bindings (p. 206-207). This practice was observed in a Cairo 1876 printed work (UBL 865 C 24).
Original Recipe Text
Unsewn textblocks utilized connective paper strips adhered to the spine of gatherings to keep them together in wrapper bindings (p. 206-207). This practice was observed in a Cairo 1876 printed work (UBL 865 C 24).
Evidence
"An example of a printed work with unsewn gatherings. Remnants of the connective paper strips are visible on the spine."
Remarks
Unsewn textblocks with connective strips were found in substantial numbers in the Arabic printed book section. The survey recorded at least 83 such instances, often protected by a matching slipcase (p. 206, fn 7). This method allowed retailers to keep specimens safe and accessible for cheap sale (p. 206).
Scientific Analysis
Analytical Techniques
Physical examination
Survey
Certainty Level
Inferred
Instrumentally Verified
Not Verified
Metadata
Material Type
paper
Paper Typeconnective paper strips
RegionEgypt
Approx. Year1850
Source Information
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