In case binding, a piece of paper, muslin, or other material applied to the spine of a book as a means of stiffening and strengthening it. See Case Binding. Also spelled as two words, back lining, or simply as lining.
In case binding, a piece of paper, muslin, or other material applied to the spine of a book as a means of stiffening and strengthening it. See Case Binding. Also spelled as two words, back lining, or simply as lining.