LEATHER - HALF LEATHER / HALF BOUND

Half leather (1/2), or half bound, describes books bound in leather at the spine and with boards covered in paper, cloth, or other material.

The usage is subjective, and the term is more traditionally used for books bound in leather at the spine and corners, usually when the latter are somewhat limited in size, with boards covered in paper, cloth, or other material.

The first image shows a half leather binding without leather corners, with paper over boards. The second image shows a half leather binding with leather corners, with paper over boards.