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This 1488 binding comes with lots of protection. Metal pieces protect the corners while the round pieces, called bosses, keep the leather from rubbing against other books. The chain would be used to attach this book to a shelf so that no one could steal it. ⁠ ⁠ #wustllibraries #pursuewhatspossible #librariesofinstagram #medievalbooks #bindings #rarebooks #antitheftdevice