-. INSTRU 
‘This form in duplicate is to accompany each book submitted to 
place of Standard Form 1, Requisition for Printing and Binding. 
the Division of Planning Service, GPO: Books to be bound, ac 
Receiving Section, GPO. Each package should be identified by dep 
EXPLANATION OF TERMS US 
Terms used are common in GPO, 
PRELIMINARY WORK TO BE PERFORMED IN GPO 
Class A.—All work necessary to perform a first-class job. Any operations 
marked under Specific Preliminary Work will be performed in addition to repairs con- 
sidered necessary by GPO. Arrangement should be indicated. 
Class B.—Specific preliminary work.—Only such items as are checked | 
under Repairing, Preparatory, and Arrangement will be performed. 
Class C.—Bind “‘as is.” No repairs; no rearrangement. Resew only if necessary. 
PREPARATORY 
Collate.—Check the book to see that all pages are included and in sequence. 
Fold: Maps, etc.—Either tipped in or inserted in pockets or envelopes. C*ten | 
require refolding to fit pocket or book. Narrow-margin sheets: When book is t 
trimmed any leaves with narrow margins should be folded in to avoid cutting intc ° 
printing. Extended sheets: Leaves extending beyond trimmed edge of book shou . 
folded in slightly smaller than size of book. Explain under “Additional Instruct 
Guard or stub.—Additional paper in the form of narrow strips placed ir 
binding edge of the book to compensate for extra thickness caused by folded 1 
pockets, irregular sizes, additional sheets to be inserted later, etc. 
Hinge sheets.—Attach a cloth or paper strip to the binding margin of she 
form a hinge. Advisable when sheet is very stiff or has insufhicient binding marg 
Join sheets.—Tip sheets together to make one sheet for folding and sewir 
Trim (to equalize varying sizes).—This can only be done when m: 
of larger sizes permit trimming to the smaller size. 
Pad out (to increase thickness of books with blank paper).—Make > 
volume thick enough to be lettered on the back (usually about 14 inch is suffic 
Mount (to add strength).—Miuslin or paper is used for maps which ; ~ 
be folded, bound into books, or rolled. Tissue is used for covering brittle caves 
which otherwise could not be bound or would stand little handling. If lamination with | 
cellulose acetate or crepeline is desired, specify under “Additional Instructions.” 
ARRANGEMENT 
Bind as arranged.—Indicates that material is in proper sequence. 
Rearrange as indicated.—Indicate under “Additional Instructions.” 
Covers and dds as they ave.—Self-explanatory. | 
Remove covers.—Applies to covers on individual sections to be bound together. | 
Remove dds.—If this is checked, all ads not appearing on the same pages with | 
text matter will be thrown away unless the following box is also checked. | 
Save covers and ads.—Will be removed and returned to ordering agency. 
Bind covers and ads in back.—Strike out either word if not applicable. 
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REPAIRING | 
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Tip loose leaves.—lLeaves which have been torn out or which are about to fall | 
out will be tipped in. Other tears will be ignored. | 
Mend torn leaves.—Does not include filling in missing portions of leaves. 
Replace missing parts of leaves.—Missing parts filled in with blank paper. | 
Reinforce sheet edges.—When leaves are brittle and beginning to tear, they — 
can sometimes be preserved by stripping the edges with paper or cloth. 
Remove cellulose tape.—Cellulose tape is not recommended for repairing | 
books. Its removal is a tedious, expensive operation. 
Books for binding should be handled carefully, not placed in mail bags. 
