sirocco

Example Sentences

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For them no moroccos are too rich, and no "toolings" too elaborate.

From In the Days of My Youth by Edwards, Amelia Ann Blanford

Even the libraries of the daughters of Louis Quinze, three diligent and well-instructed princesses, are only known apart by the colours of the moroccos employed by Derôme.

From The Great Book-Collectors by Elton, Charles Isaac

In an ordinary bindery thin or split leathers are mostly used; these do not require very much paring, which is only necessary for pig-skin and the finest moroccos.

From Practical Bookbinding by Adam, Paul

The best moroccos are those tanned entirely “acid-free,” or as nearly so as possible.

From Book Repair and Restoration by Buck, Mitchell

Morocco is probably the best leather for extra binding if properly prepared, but experiment has shown that the expensive Levant moroccos are nearly always ruined in their manufacture.

From Bookbinding, and the Care of Books A handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders & Librarians by Rooke, Noel