binding (hendiLetters)
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<binding> (binding) contains a description of one binding, i.e. type of covering, boards, etc. applied to a manuscript or other object.
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Attributes
contemporary
(contemporary)
specifies whether or not the binding is contemporary with the majority of its contents
Datatype
teidata.xTruthValue
Example
<binding contemporary="true">
<p>Contemporary blind stamped leather over wooden boards with evidence of a fore edge clasp
closing to the back cover.</p>
</binding>
Example
<bindingDesc>
<binding contemporary="false">
<p>Quarter bound by the Phillipps' binder, Bretherton, with his sticker on the front
pastedown.</p>
</binding>
<binding contemporary="false">
<p>Rebound by an unknown 19th c. company; edges cropped and gilt.</p>
</binding>
</bindingDesc>
