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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;2manybooks, post: 11363133, member: 8267&quot;]At the time these were published the buyer would have had them custom bound in a style that matched other books in their library, so different sets of the same edition may look quite different.</p><p><br /></p><p>Vellum is a type of parchment made from calfskin. The process for producing vellum/parchment involves degreasing, stretching and scraping the skin, but it is not tanned. It often retains a noticeable grain (the pattern of hair follicles). It can be used unsupported - &quot;limp&quot; - or can be used wrapped over stiff paper boards.</p><p><br /></p><p>The binding of your books could also be tanned leather. Calfskin was most common, but sheepskin and goatskin have also been used. It is not easy to tell which yours may be based only on your photos. Again, the leather would be used over paper boards. You would probably be safe describing them simply as leather bound.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is a short video explaining the anatomy of a book -</p><p><br /></p><p>[MEDIA=youtube]DQyntYcGwik[/MEDIA]</p><p><br /></p><p>And a glossary of book terms, and some more information on bindings -</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.abebooks.com/books/rarebooks/collecting-guide/understanding-rare-books/glossary.shtml#B" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.abebooks.com/books/rarebooks/collecting-guide/understanding-rare-books/glossary.shtml#B" rel="nofollow">https://www.abebooks.com/books/rarebooks/collecting-guide/understanding-rare-books/glossary.shtml#B</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.abebooks.com/books/rarebooks/collecting-guide/understanding-rare-books/understanding-bindings.shtml" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.abebooks.com/books/rarebooks/collecting-guide/understanding-rare-books/understanding-bindings.shtml" rel="nofollow">https://www.abebooks.com/books/rarebooks/collecting-guide/understanding-rare-books/understanding-bindings.shtml</a></p><p><br /></p><p>I do not know what term would be used for the little stitches on the corners of the joints (the exterior of the hinges).</p><p><br /></p><p>You should be sure to include a mention of the bookplate of <font size="4">Percival Spencer Umfreville Pickering. Associations can sometimes increase the value, or at least draw attention. And be sure to collate the books, checking to make sure all pages and illustrations are present. Also, look for any markings or notations which might affect condition. </font>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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