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What does it mean when a book is leather-bound?

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What does it mean when a book is leather-bound?
When a book is leather bound, it means a leather cover holds the book together. Typically, leather-bound books cost more than books with traditional hardback binding. You'll find a variety of leather-bound books from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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20th Century Leather Bound Books
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
A set of ten English leather-bound books; LIFE of SCOTT. In lovely original condition and has very
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20th Century English Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Inverary Set of Fifteen Leather Bound Books
Located in New York, NY
Inverary set of fifteen leather bound books. The Annual Register or A View of the History, Politics
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Antique 18th Century English Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Group of 8 Antique Leather Bound Books, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Group of 8 Antique Leather Bound Books, 19th Century. Books are in different languages and sizes
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Antique 19th Century French Books

Materials

Paper

New Shipment Of Assorted Leather Bound Books, Priced Per Book. English
Located in Buchanan, MI
Collection of assorted leather bound books. Please note these are priced per book and we have a
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Georgian Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Large Collection of Tall Decorative Scandinavian Antique Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 15 sets of 10 large tall-size decorative Swedish leather-bound books from the 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Set of 13 18th/19th Century French Leather Bound Books
Located in New Orleans, LA
A lovely of antique leather bound books. They range in size from 8X10X2 (4) to 5X7X1 (8)
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Antique 19th Century French Books

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Paper

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