Description 1. Hannah French, "Early American Bookbinding by Hand" from: "Bookbinding in America" Lehmann-Haupt ed. 1967. pg.110 2. (1843) "Bookbinder and Paper Ruler, corner of Pennsylvania ave and 11th street. Binding and Machine Ruling , of any kind or pattern neatly and promptly executed and on as good terms as any other establishment in the District. "Whig Standard" November 6, 1843.