Bookbinding for Beginners

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. The lessons to be outlined in the following series pre suppose some instruction in paper-folding, cardboard con struction, and simple mechanical drawing. Though desir able, this is not essential. While in some ways better suited to the middle grades of the elementary schools, selection may be made from the lessons here outlined which will give excellent training to the upper grades in those schools where the curriculum does not include shop — work, cooking, or sewing. To secure this flexibility of the course, each problem is outlined in several ways, with varying degrees of difficulty. The selection should depend upon the grade in which it is to be given. Some of the more dexterous pupils may be able to work out a problem in several ways. In each lesson outlined, there is a chance for the exercise of