In this follow up to beginners, we focus on a significant 19th century development which countered rough-handed use and became very popular with public and private libraries. One of the most satisfying bindings, Library-style Buckram uses many account bookbinding features, giving maximum head-to-tail support, combining endpapers, spine linings and boards allowing it to stand alone, unsupported.

Doug Mitchell (Northamptonshire www.highamhall.com/doug-mitchell)

Residential: £346 Non-residential: £244 (Materials at cost)