half binding

Noun

countable uncountable

A style of book binding in which only the back and corners are in leather.

Japanese Meaning

背表紙と書籍の角部分のみが革で装飾された製本方法

The rare edition was rebound in half binding, with faded gilt on the spine.

その希少版は背と角のみを革で覆う装丁に仕立て直され、背の金箔が色あせていた。

Sense（1）

A style of book binding in which only the back and corners are in leather.

half bindings

（ plural ）