Miracles and Mysteries of Chemistry and Medicine

This page shows the exterior of the book's binding. It is a limp binding A "limp" binding is a flexible cover made from a single piece of skin without the stiff internal boards (wood or cardboard) found in heavy hardcover books. crafted from parchment Animal skin, typically from sheep or goats, prepared for use in bookmaking. or vellum A high-quality, smooth parchment made specifically from calfskin..

The surface of the material displays characteristic signs of age, including natural staining and wear from handling over the centuries. Along the spine, there are five visible sewing points Also known as "sewing stations," these are the structural points where the internal gatherings of paper or parchment were stitched to the outer cover. that hold the manuscript together.