#clasp binding

[upennmanuscripts]

Ms. Codex 758 is a small chant book made in the 15th century. It was rebound in the 19th century, and although that binding is falling apart the clasp is still working! This book is featured in the video loop for THE MOVEMENT OF BOOKS, an exhibit about all the ways that books move. You can watch the whole loop on YouTube!

Ms. Codex 758 🔗:

The Movement of Books Video Loop 🔗:

The Movement of Books: Video Loop

This is the video loop on display as part of The Movement of Books exhibit at the University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Kislak Center for Sp

The Movement of Books exhibit information 🔗:

The Movement of Books

Using rare books, video footage, and interactive models that visitors can touch and handle, this exhibit explores the many ways books move —

[michaelmoonsbookshop]

Common Prayer 1864 Contemporary full calf leather gilt binding 

boards trimmed in brass with clasp closure