Szirmai, John - The Archaeology of Medieval Bookbinding

Contents
Preface and acknowledgements
Abbreviations
Part I The Mediterranean heritage
Introduction
Notes
Chapter 1 The first single-quire Coptic codices
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The covers of the Nag Hammadi codices
1.3 Cover attachment
1.4 Typology of the Nag Hammadi codices
1.5 Other single-quire codices
1.6 The bookblock
Notes
Chapter 2 The first multi-quire Coptic codices
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The link stitch
2.3 Sewing
2.4 Edge treatment, endbands and boards
2.5 Fastenings and other appendages
2.6 Papyrus codices with pasteboard covers
Notes
Chapter 3 Late Coptic codices
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Sewing
3.3 Boards and their attachment
3.4 Spine lining and edge trimming
3.5 Endbands
3.6 Covering
3.7 Fastenings and other appendages
Notes