In case binding, a means of strengthening the binding by adding a strip of tape (usually muslin), called a guard, around the fold of the first and last signatures of the book block. Also known as a guarded signatures.
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In case binding, a means of strengthening the binding by adding a strip of tape (usually muslin), called a guard, around the fold of the first and last signatures of the book block. Also known as a guarded signatures.